constricted

• Descreve algo que foi estreitado, apertado ou limitado em espaço ou escala. Pode indicar algo comprimido, reduzido ou restringido.

Describes something that is narrowed, tight, or limited in space or scope.

1. Tense or StrainedB2informal

   Feeling or showing tension, especially in emotional or psychological contexts; often used in some dialects to describe a state of being overly stressed or anxious.

   Tenso ou Retraído

   • He felt constricted by the pressure of the upcoming exam.
   • Her voice sounded constricted when she spoke about the accident.
   • In some dialects, they say he's feeling constricted when he's really nervous.

   Sinônimosanxiousedgynervousstrainedstressedtenseuneasyuptight

   Antônimoscalmcomposedeasygoingrelaxedunperturbed

2. Physically Squeezed or NarrowedB2formal

   Drawn together or compressed physically, or by extension, feeling psychologically confined or restricted.

   Comprimido ou estreitado

   • The snake's body was constricted around its prey.
   • The narrow passage constricted the flow of people.
   • He felt psychologically constricted by the strict rules of the institution.

   Sinônimoscompressedconfinedconstrainedcontractedcrampednarrowedpinchedrestrictedtight

   Antônimosexpandedlooseopen

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de estreitar, comprimir ou reduzir algo, geralmente por meio de aperto ou pressão.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something narrower, tighter, or smaller, often by squeezing or compressing.

1. Squeeze or compressB2formal

   To make something narrower or tighter by pressing or squeezing it.

   Comprimir ou apertar

   • The snake constricts its prey to suffocate it.
   • The tight bandage constricted the blood flow to his arm.
   • The muscles in his throat constricted, making it hard to breathe.

   Sinônimoscompresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   Antônimosdilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To limit or restrict something, such as freedom, movement, or growth.

   Restringir

   • The new regulations constrict the company's ability to expand.
   • Fear can constrict your ability to make rational decisions.
   • The narrow hallway constricted the flow of people.

   Sinônimoscheckconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antônimosexpandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease