constrictive

• Descreve algo que tende a comprimir, restringir ou limitar a liberdade, o movimento ou a expressão.

Describes something that tends to constrict, restrict, or limit freedom, movement, or expression.

1. Restricting freedomC1formal

   Tending to limit or restrict personal freedom or action.

   Restritivo da liberdade

   • The constrictive rules of the institution made innovation difficult.
   • She found the small town's social norms too constrictive.
   • Constrictive regulations can stifle creativity in the workplace.

   Sinônimosconstraininglimitingrepressiverestrictivestifling

   Antônimosfreeingliberalpermissive

2. Limiting scopeC1formal

   Restricting the range or possibilities of action or thought.

   Restritivo

   • The constrictive budget forced them to cancel several projects.
   • His constrictive mindset prevented him from considering new ideas.
   • The contract had constrictive clauses that limited their options.

   Sinônimosconfiningconstraininglimitingrestrictive

   Antônimosbroadexpansiveliberalopenpermissiveunrestrictive