Constrict Synonyms and Antonyms
kən-strĭkt'
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Synonyms for Constrict
To bring on; to incur; to acquire.
To form on a cramp.
To force (into, out, through, etc.) by or as by pressing
(Rare) To cause to contract, constrict, or shrink
To decrease or limit the scope, extent, or number of
To consolidate; combine.
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Shrink is defined as to become less, reduce or make smaller.
To decrease, limit, or block the action or function of something in the body, as an enzyme or organ.
astringe
To bind by moral or legal obligation.
(Law) To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.
The definition of choke is to cut off oxygen, to be unable to breath, to block something, to become unable to perform at a crucial point.
To confine is to impose limits or restrictions, or to prevent someone from leaving.
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To clog or make sluggish; obstruct.
Curb is defined as to control or hold back.
To take hold of, particularly with the hand.
To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound.
To keep within certain limits; put certain limitations on; confine
To suppress, stifle, or repress
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To make or become tense
Antonyms for Constrict
To open up or out; unfold:
To become open
To set free from confinement or bondage:
Words Related to Constrict
(Intransitive) To be pressed together or folded by compression into a more economic, easier format.
(Economics) To raise short-term interest rates.
To the full extent; completely.
To cause to become greater in size, amount, degree, etc.; add to; augment
Free means to release or let go.
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