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CONSTRICTIONS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word constrictions. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For CONSTRICTIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for constrictions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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compression compressing condensation contraction feeling narrowing

Alternatives for BLOCKAGES

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