Constipate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- A diet lacking in fiber can constipate people and lead to various health problems.
- Processed foods tend to constipate the body and cause discomfort in the digestive system.
- Consuming large amounts of dairy can constipate individuals with sensitive stomachs.
- Food additives and artificial sweeteners can constipate the digestive system if overconsumed.
- A low-water intake can constipate the body, making bowel movements more difficult.
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Meaning 2
Impede with a clog or as if with a clog; "The market is being clogged by these operations"; "My mind is constipated today".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Too much mental clutter can constipate our focus.
- Writing under pressure can constipate your creativity.
- If there's too much to process, our minds can become constipated.
- A bad habit can constipate the thought process and prevent logic from taking over.
- Innovation can become constipated when we hold too tightly to traditional ways of doing things.