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constipate

[ kon-stuh-peyt ]

verb (used with object)

constipated, constipating.
  1. to cause constipation in; make costive.
  2. 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.

  3. Obsolete. to crowd or pack closely together.


constipate

/ ˈɒԲɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. tr to cause constipation in
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dz·پ·貹· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of constipate1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English past participle constipat, from Latin DzԲīٳܲ, past participle of DzԲī, equivalent to con- intensive prefix + Latin ī “to crowd, press”); con-, stiff
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of constipate1

C16: from Latin conī to press closely together, from ī to crowd together
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Ms Perea was 29 when she first visited her GP after feeling constipated and bloated.

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The tycoon, played with constipated entitlement by Guy Pearce, has the pastiche name Harrison Lee Van Buren.

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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.

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Increase your fiber intake gradually so your digestive system can adjust, and make sure you are also drinking enough water to avoid becoming constipated.

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If by chance I eat three in a day, I get constipated.

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