[con.strict] vb [L constrictus, pp. of constringere] vt (1732) 1 a: to make narrow or draw together b: compress, squeeze "~ a nerve"
2: to stultify, stop, or cause to falter: inhibit ~ vi: to become constricted syn see contract -- con.stric.tive adj
[con.strict] vb [L constrictus, pp. of constringere] vt (1732) 1 a: to make narrow or draw together b: compress, squeeze "~ a nerve"
2: to stultify, stop, or cause to falter: inhibit ~ vi: to become constricted syn see contract -- con.stric.tive adj
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012