VDict - Definition of constrict

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constrict

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Verb

become tight or as if tight
- Her throat constricted

squeeze or press together
- she compressed her lips
- the spasm contracted the muscle

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Synonyms:
constringe narrow compress squeeze compact contract press

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "constrict":
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Words contain "constrict":
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Words contain "constrict" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
vasomotor constricting constrictive astringe ligature strangulate constrict astringent narrowing strangle more...

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