constricting

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/

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constricting adj (confining, limiting)constrictivo adj
  restrictivo/a adj
  limitante adj mf
 Brad thought the strict rules were so constricting they limited his creativity.
 Brad creía que las reglas eran tan constrictivas que limitaban su creatividad.
constricting adj literal (binding)limitante adj mf
 This skirt is so tight it's constricting.
 La falsa es tan ajustada que es limitante.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

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constrict vi (become tighter)constreñirse v prnl
  estrecharse v prnl
 As the tourniquet constricts, it slows blood flow.
constrict [sth] vtr (squeeze)estrechar, apretar vtr
 The snake constricted the man's body.
constrict [sth] vtr figurative (limit, restrict)constreñir vtr
  restringir vtr
 The house arrest order constricted Bobby's activities.
 La orden de arresto domiciliario constreñían las actividades de Bob.
constrict [sb] vtr figurative (limit, restrict)constreñir a vtr + prep
  limitar a vtr + prep
 Pauline's parents were very strict and constantly constricted her.
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