Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
constipate
verb
/ˈkɒn.stɪ.peɪt/
Definition
To cause difficulty in emptying the bowels, often resulting in infrequent or painful bowel movements.
Examples
- Eating too much processed food can constipate your digestive system.
- She found that stress could constipate her usually regular bowel movements.
Meaning
Constipate refers to the condition of causing someone’s digestive system to slow down, leading to less frequent bowel movements.
Synonyms
- obstruct
- hinder
- impede
