Main Entry: con·strict

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈstrikt\

Function: verb

Etymology: Latin constrictus, past participle of constringere

Date: 1732

transitive verb 1 a : to make narrow or draw together b : compress, squeeze <constrict a nerve>
2 : to stultify, stop, or cause to falter : inhibitintransitive verb : to become constricted

synonyms see contract

— con·stric·tive \-ˈstrik-tiv\ adjective