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constriction
1.
[ noun ]
a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
Synonyms:
bottleneck
chokepoint
Related terms:
narrowing
bottleneck
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2.
[ noun ]
tight or narrow compression
Synonyms:
coarctation
Related terms:
compression
constrict
3.
[ noun ]
(psychology) a feeling of tightness in some part of the body
Examples:
"he felt a constriction in her chest"
"emotion caused a constriction of his throat"
Related terms:
somesthesia
4.
[ noun ]
the action or process of constricting or squeezing
Related terms:
squeeze
compression
strangulation
spasm
vasoconstriction
squeeze
compress
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