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constipate in German

constipate in German is verstopfen, überfüllen — constipate means to make someone unable to empty their bowels easily.

constipate in German

verstopfen
verb
(ambitransitive) To cause constipation in, render costive.
überfüllen
verb
(obsolete) To pack or crowd together.

What does "constipate" mean?

  1. verb To make someone unable to empty their bowels easily.
    "The long hours of travel seemed to constipate his digestion."
  2. verb To squeeze something tightly together so that it becomes firm and dense.
  3. verb To pack things closely together in a tight mass.
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constipate in a sentence

  • The long hours of travel seemed to constipate his digestion.
  • A lack of fiber can constipate the body, leading to discomfort.

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What is "constipate" in German?
"constipate" in German is verstopfen, überfüllen. constipate means: To make someone unable to empty their bowels easily.
Are there other ways to say "constipate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "constipate": verstopfen, überfüllen.
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