- past participle of constipate.
- past tense form of constipate.
constipated
Example Sentences
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The process is more likely when food remains in the intestines for an extended period, even if a person does not feel noticeably constipated.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
When Leonidas was just a month old, he was fussy and often constipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
“It taught you to be a lot less constipated about having a bad idea or being made fun of,” he said of his time at Esquire.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
Increase your fiber intake gradually so your digestive system can adjust, and make sure you are also drinking enough water to avoid becoming constipated.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
Since we are on the subject, I became as constipated as Richard Parker.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
