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constipate
[ kon-stuh-peyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to cause constipation in; make costive.
- Informal. to cause to become slow-moving or immobilized; restrict the action or effectiveness of:
Bureaucratic red tape can constipate the operations of any government agency.
- Obsolete. to crowd or pack closely together.
constipate
/ ˈɒԲɪˌɪ /
verb
- tr to cause constipation in
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz·پ·貹· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of constipate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of constipate1
Example Sentences
Ms Perea was 29 when she first visited her GP after feeling constipated and bloated.
The tycoon, played with constipated entitlement by Guy Pearce, has the pastiche name Harrison Lee Van Buren.
Funnily enough, though, his “Napoleon” might have actually benefited from a bit more fuss, a lot more political-historical insight and a less constipated visual style.
Increase your fiber intake gradually so your digestive system can adjust, and make sure you are also drinking enough water to avoid becoming constipated.
If by chance I eat three in a day, I get constipated.
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