Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun constipation

2 senses of constipation

Sense 1
constipation, irregularity -- (irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis)
       => symptom -- ((medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease)

Sense 2
stultification, constipation, impairment, deadening -- (the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine))
       => degradation, debasement -- (changing to a lower state (a less respected state))