English noun: constipation | |||
1. | constipation (state) irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis | ||
Synonyms | irregularity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | symptom | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dyschezia, fecal impaction, obstipation | ||
2. | constipation (act) the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) | ||
Synonyms | deadening, impairment, stultification | ||
Broader (hypernym) | debasement, degradation | ||