constuprate

/kənˈstʌpɪreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become obstructed; to become congested

“The river constuprated due to the heavy rainfall, causing a massive flood in the city.”

2. verb

to fill or become filled with a substance, such as blood, so as to obstruct or congest

“The wound constuprated with pus, leading to a severe infection.”

3. noun

an obstruction or congestion, especially in a blood vessel

“The doctor treated the patient for a severe constupration in her leg.”

Synonyms

  • clog
  • congest
  • obstruct

Antonyms

  • clear
  • dilate
  • unblock