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

2 senses of straitjacket

Sense 1
straitjacket -- (anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines; "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket"; "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket")
       => hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap -- (something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)

Sense 2
straitjacket, straightjacket -- (a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person)
       => garment -- (an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk")