 constrict |
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| 1. | [ verb ] squeeze or press together | |
| Synonyms: | compress press contract compact squeeze | |
| Examples: | "she compressed her lips" "the spasm contracted the muscle" |
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| Related terms: | tighten choke choke choke prim convulse strangulate convulse astringe bear_down press contractile_organ compression contracture constriction compressor compression | |
| 2. | [ verb ] become tight or as if tight | |
| Synonyms: | narrow constringe | |
| Examples: | "Her throat constricted" |
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| Related terms: | tighten strangulate astringe narrowing | |
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