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Definition of Constrict
1. Verb. Squeeze or press together. "The spasm contracted the muscle"
Exact synonyms: Compact, Compress, Contract, Press, Squeeze
Specialized synonyms: Choke, Strangle, Prim, Astringe, Strangulate, Convulse, Convulse, Bear Down, Overbear, Choke, Fret, Gag, Choke, Scrag
Generic synonyms: Tighten
Derivative terms: Compressible, Compressible, Compressing, Compression, Compression, Compressor, Constriction, Constrictor, Contraction, Contractor, Contracture, Press, Pressing
Specialized synonyms: Choke, Strangle, Prim, Astringe, Strangulate, Convulse, Convulse, Bear Down, Overbear, Choke, Fret, Gag, Choke, Scrag
Generic synonyms: Tighten
Derivative terms: Compressible, Compressible, Compressing, Compression, Compression, Compressor, Constriction, Constrictor, Contraction, Contractor, Contracture, Press, Pressing
2. Verb. Become tight or as if tight. "Her throat constricted"
Exact synonyms: Constringe, Narrow
Specialized synonyms: Astringe, Strangulate
Generic synonyms: Tighten
Derivative terms: Constriction, Constriction, Narrowing
Specialized synonyms: Astringe, Strangulate
Generic synonyms: Tighten
Derivative terms: Constriction, Constriction, Narrowing
Definition of Constrict
1. v. t. To draw together; to render narrower or smaller; to bind; to cramp; to contract or cause to shrink.
Definition of Constrict
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Constrict
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