Constipated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Constipated is an adjective meaning Unable to defecate; costive.
Meaning
Unable to defecate; costive.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Failing to make a point or reach a conclusion; stifled.
- simple past and past participle of constipate
Example Sentences
But there is no place for grand gestures but there's a basic contempt for women in this puny, constipated drama.
Currently, the way we help people die (and sometimes help them get through the weeks leading up to death) is to stultify or intoxicate them with opiates so that they can't think or feel. They may be pain-free but their body is constipated, their brain is numbed and they often don't have the ability to speak cogently before they die.
Synonyms for constipated
Depending on context, synonyms include irregular.
Antonyms for constipated
Common opposites include regular, unconstipated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bound, bowels, trapped, wedged, pinned, jammed.
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