CONSTRICTIONS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word constrictions. (close relations)
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| blockages | nounn | |||||
noun • the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • the act of blocking | ||||||
| constraints | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being physically constrained • a device that retards something's motion • the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others | ||||||
| curbs | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) • a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange • a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess verb • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep to the curb • place restrictions on | ||||||
| encumbrances | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an onerous or difficult concern • a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | ||||||
| hindrances | nounn | |||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding | ||||||
| impediments | nounn | |||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any structure that makes progress difficult | ||||||
| limitations | nounn | |||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • the quality of being limited or restricted • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed • (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | ||||||
| obstacles | nounn | |||||
noun • something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted • an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) | ||||||
| restraints | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of controlling by restraining someone or something • discipline in personal and social activities • the state of being physically constrained • a rule or condition that limits freedom • lack of ornamentation • a device that retards something's motion | ||||||
| restrictions | nounn | |||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) • the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | ||||||
| bottleneck | verbv | |||||
noun • a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel • the narrow part of a bottle near the top verb • slow down or impede by creating an obstruction • become narrow, like a bottleneck | ||||||
| chokepoint | nounn | |||||
noun • a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel • a point of congestion or blockage | ||||||
| coarctation | nounn | |||||
noun • tight or narrow compression • (biology) a narrowing or constriction of a vessel or canal; especially a congenital narrowing of the aorta | ||||||
| tightness | nounn | |||||
noun • a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit • a tight feeling in some part of the body • the spatial property of being crowded together • extreme stinginess • lack of movement or room for movement | ||||||
