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Adjective: costive  kós-tiv
  1. Causing constipation; difficult to pass through the bowels
    "The medication had a costive effect on his digestive system"
     
  2. Slow to speak; reserved or reticent
    "He remained costive during the entire interview"

Antonym: laxative

Encyclopedia: Costive