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straitjacket noun

  /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/
  • A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.
 dwangbuis

straitjacket verb

  /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/
  • (literally) To put someone into a straitjacket.
 iemand een dwangbuis aandoen
  • (by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.
 iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken
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