Obstipate (Verb)
Meaning
Constipate severely.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The low-fiber diet seriously began to obstipate her after just a week of adherence.
- The new medication had an unpleasant side effect of obstipating many of its users.
- Years of inactivity obstipated the athlete, making it difficult for him to perform at his best.
- Following a high-dairy diet obstipated the lactose intolerant child within hours.
- Certain antidepressants have been known to obstipate patients experiencing gastrointestinal issues.