corset Synonyms
Another word for corset
• noun (Context 1)
A tightly fitting undergarment, traditionally stiffened with whalebone or similar material, worn to shape and support the torso.
"In the nineteenth century, it was customary for middle-class women to wear a tightly laced stays to achieve a desired silhouette."
• noun (Context 2)
A supportive medical garment or brace worn around the torso to immobilize or support the spine.
"After her back surgery, she had to wear a custom orthopedic back brace for several months."
• verb (Context 3)
To dress or enclose someone in a corset.
"The actresses were tightly corseted before stepping out onto the period drama set."
• verb (Context 4)
To restrict or confine something severely.
"The emerging industry was corseted by heavy governmental regulations and rigid trade policies."
Opposites of corset
The opposite of corset shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: