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Meaning of word constrict from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Squeeze or press together.

Example : She compressed her lips.
The spasm contracted the muscle.

Synonyms : compact, compress, contract, press, squeeze

Meaning : Become tight or as if tight.

Example : Her throat constricted.

Synonyms : constringe, narrow

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.