adjective
- tending to constrict or compress; causing narrowing or tightening
- limiting freedom of movement or action; inhibiting
Examples
- The constrictive clothing made it difficult to breathe.
- Tight belts can have a constrictive effect on digestion.
- The constrictive rules of the institution left little room for creativity.
- A constrictive bandage was applied to reduce swelling.
- The constrictive policies limited economic growth.
- She felt constrictive pressure in her chest during the anxiety attack.