A constriction is a tight squeeze. ... A constriction can also be a tight feeling in your body. If you're afraid there's a boa constrictor under your bed, you might feel a constriction in your chest.

What does it mean when someone is constricted?

to draw or press in; cause to contract or shrink; compress. to slow or stop the natural course or development of: Greed and aggressiveness constricted the nation's cultural life.

What is constricted in psychology?

A restricted or constricted affect is a reduction in an individual's expressive range and the intensity of emotional responses.