Constipate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒnstɪˌpeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Constipate is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To cause constipation in, render costive.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To cause constipation in, render costive.
More Meanings
- Constipated, costive.
- (obsolete, medicine) To constrict, contract (tissues, the body, fibres, etc.); to make firm and compact by pressing together.
- (obsolete) To pack or crowd together.
Example Sentences
The long hours of travel seemed to constipate his digestion.
A lack of fiber can constipate the body, leading to discomfort.
The medication can constipate you if you’re not drinking enough water.
By […] much Sweating, the Bowels were heated, and dry'd, and rendred Constipate.
Word Forms
- constipates
- constipating
- constipated
Synonyms for constipate
Depending on context, synonyms include bind.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bind, constringe, congeal, constuprate, cloy, beclog.
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