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obstipate.

To induce severe constipation through an intestinal blockage

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To induce severe constipation through an intestinal blockage

  2. To become or cause to become blocked up.

    rare
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Late Latin obstipātus, perfect passive participle of obstipō (“to block, stop up”), from ob- + stipō; see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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