constricted

kənˈstrɪktɪd
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Translation of constricted from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

physical state

narrowed by pressure or tension
vernauwd samengedrukt bekneld
  • The constricted blood vessels caused poor circulation.De vernauwde bloedvaten veroorzaakten een slechte bloedsomloop.
2.

emotional state

feeling tense or restricted
  • She felt constricted by the strict rules.Ze voelde zich beklemd door de strikte regels.
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Synonyms and analogies of constricted in English

Examples of constricted in a sentence

  • The constricted tunnel barely allowed passage.
  • His constricted emotions made it hard to express himself.
  • Feeling constricted, she sought solitude to relax.
constrict
kənˈstrɪkt
Verb
1.

restriction

tr.
limit or restrict actions or freedom
tr.
  • The new rules constrict our ability to travel.De nieuwe regels beperken onze mogelijkheid om te reizen.
2.

tighten

intr.
become narrower or tighter
intr.
samentrekken vernauwen
  • His throat constricted with fear.Zijn keel trok samen van angst.
3.

snake

tr.TECH.
coil around prey to suffocate it
tr.TECH.
  • The python constricts the rabbit until it stops moving.De python wurgde het konijn totdat het stopte met bewegen.

Translations of "constricted" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
beperktadj./pp.

He had a constricted sense of freedom, trapped by his responsibilities.

Hij had het gevoel dat zijn vrijheid erg beperkt was, opgesloten door al zijn verantwoordelijkheden.

vernauwdadj.

The pipe was constricted by rust, reducing water flow significantly.

De leiding was door roest zo vernauwd dat de waterstroom sterk afnam.

benauwdadj./pp.

The tight space gave her a constricted feeling and she wanted to leave.

De krappe ruimte gaf haar een benauwd gevoel en ze wilde zo snel mogelijk weg.

beklemdpp.

Too much on me. I'm feeling very constricted.

Ik voel me erg beklemd.

gewurgdpp.

The taxidermist was constricted.

De dierenopzetter was gewurgd.

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Other translations for constricted:

  • bekneldadj.
  • samengedruktpp.

constricted: Examples and translations in context

Fear constricted her ability to speak freely in public places.

Angst beperkte haar vermogen om vrijuit te spreken op openbare plaatsen.

Heavy traffic constricted the movement of vehicles on the narrow roads today.

Het drukke verkeer beperkte vandaag het rijden op de smalle wegen.

Heart failure is either caused by insufficient pumping or constricted outflow.

Hartfalen wordt ofwel veroorzaakt door onvoldoende pompen of door 'n beperkte uitstroom.

Heart failure is either caused by insufficient pumping or a constricted outflow.

Hartfalen komt door gebrekkig pompen of door een beperkte uitstroom.

That, combined with the constricted lung capacity, caused her death.

Dat samen met de beperkte longcapaciteit veroorzaakte haar dood.

They'll feel constricted if they can't get a word in.

Ze voelen zich beperkt als ze er geen woord tussen kunnen krijgen.

Fear of judgment constricted her from expressing her true opinions openly.

De angst om beoordeeld te worden beperkte haar in het openlijk uiten van haar echte mening.

It's a very rare condition where blood flow to the brain is constricted.

Een zeldzame aandoening met beperkte bloedtoevoer naar de hersenen.

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