CONSTRICT


Meaning of CONSTRICT in English

kənzˈtrikt, kənˈstr- verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin constrictus, past participle of constringere — more at constrain

transitive verb

1.

a. : to subject (as a body part) to compression : squeeze

b. : to draw together or render narrower (as a mouth, orifice, channel, passage) : constringe

a hard rock obstruction which constricted the valley's width from five miles to one — American Guide Series: Texas

2. : to stultify, stop, or cause to falter especially under emotional or psychological duress or pressure of circumstances : cramp , inhibit

personal stresses constricted his poetry — A.C.Ward

constrict our generous impulses as a people — F.L.Allen

intransitive verb

1. : to become constricted

2. : to engage in constricting something

Synonyms: see contract

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