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straitjacket

/ˈstreɪtˌdʒækət/ /ˈstreɪtdʒækɪt/
noun
  1. 1 deli gömleği
  2. 2 sıkı bağlama

Definition (English)

  1. A jacket with long sleeves used to tie someone's arms to their body.
  2. A situation that severely restricts freedom.

Example Sentences

  1. The patient was put in a straitjacket.
    Hastaya deli gömleği giydirildi.
  2. He felt trapped, like wearing a straitjacket.
    Kendini bir deli gömleği giymiş gibi hissetti.

Synonyms

restraintbondageshackleconstrainttierestrictionhandcuffs

Antonyms

freedomlibertyreleaseescapelooseness

Collocations

put in a straitjacketwear a straitjacketescape from straitjacketstraitjacket restraintstraitjacketed patientremove straitjacket

Related Words

mental illnesspsychiatryrestraint devicepatienthospitalsafety

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