constrictive
[ kuhn-strik-tiv ]
adjective
constricting; tending to constrict.
pertaining to constriction.
Origin of constrictive
1Other words from constrictive
- non·con·stric·tive, adjective
- un·con·stric·tive, adjective
Words Nearby constrictive
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How to use constrictive in a sentence
At the root of the problem is Dad’s inability to escape constrictive and outdated ideas about gender.
Soon, the gentle butler is back in his usual garb, a suit and tie covering a constrictive corset that hides his breasts.
The Transgender Revolution, From Albert Nobbs to ‘Work It’ | Tricia Romano | January 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIf the constrictive element be allowed to go further than giving necessary form to the Expansive element, it imprisons the latter.
The Law and the Word | Thomas TrowardHowever, there remains a constrictive pain below the ribs, passing across the stomach with much thirst.
She winced involuntarily as the spray tingled against her body and adhered with constrictive force.
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