Vocabulary Entry

straightjacket

|noun • verb

noun

A strong, restrictive garment, usually made of canvas or cotton, used to restrain an individual, especially in psychiatric settings.

Example Sentences

"The patient was placed in a straightjacket for their own safety."

"He felt trapped in a metaphorical straightjacket due to his demanding job."

"The historical use of straightjackets in asylums has raised ethical concerns."

verb

Example Sentences

"The rules of the organization seemed to straightjacket her creativity."

"He felt straightjacketed by the expectations of his family."

"The regulations were designed to straightjacket the company's operations."