When looking for synonyms for the phrase "narrow place," one can consider words like cramped, constricted, confined, restricted, tight, squeezed, limited, bound, and compact. Each of these words implies a sense of smallness, restriction, or tightness, whether in terms of physical space or metaphorical capacity. Depending on the context and intended meaning, different words may offer subtle nuances of implication or connotation, such as "cramped" emphasizing discomfort or "restricted" implying an external source of limitation. However, all of these synonyms share the common trait of describing a space or situation that offers little room to move or expand, and may suggest a need for creativity or ingenuity to overcome its constraints.