Straitjacket

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:25 ptsWWF:28 pts12 letters

Definition of Straitjacket

noun

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.
Any situation seen as confining or restricting.

verb

To put someone into a straitjacket.
(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

Anagrams of Straitjacket

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "straitjacket":

9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

arietta aristae artiest artiste astatic asteria astrict atresia atresic atretic attacks attires attract attrite attrits+11 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "straitjacket" and rearranging:

+sstraitjackets

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

straitwaistcoat

Rhyming Words

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