straitjacket

Meaning

Noun

1. A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.
2. (figuratively) Any situation seen as confining or restricting.

Verb

1. (literally) To put someone into a straitjacket.
2. (broadly) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

Synonyms

straightjacket

strait jacket

strait-jacket

Translations

camisole de force

Zwangsjacke

camisa de fuerza

camicia di forza

camisa de força

dwangbuis

colete de forças

ζουρλομανδύας

camisa-de-força

camisole

deli gömleği

camisa de força

carcan

camicia di contenzione

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/

Etymology

From strait (“restrictive”) + jacket.