締め付ける

to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to compress

Meaning

  1. v1vt
    to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to compress
  2. v1vt
    to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy); to oppress

Example sentences

  • I have a gripping pain here.

  • Excessive reliance on monetary policy in an attempt to curb inflation could unnecessarily constrain credit and hence business.