Straitjacket — synonyms, definition

1. straitjacket (Noun)

1 synonym
straightjacket
2 definitions

straitjacket (Noun) — Anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines. ex. "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket" ex. "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket"

straitjacket (Noun) — A garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person.

9 types of
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2. straitjacket (Verb)

2 definitions

straitjacket (Verb) — Put someone into a straitjacket.

straitjacket (Verb) — Impose severe restrictions (on someone).