Synonyms of constricting

constricting 1 of 2

noun

as in squeezing

the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing

the constant constricting of the animal's throat had caused permanent damage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezing
• compression
• constriction
• contracting
• squeeze
• condensing
• contraction
• condensation
• consolidation
• compaction
• concentration
• compacting
• telescoping
• curtailment
• shortening
• abridgement
• abbreviation
• decreasing
• abridgment
• streamlining
• simplification
• lessening
• diminishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• decompression
• dispersion
• scattering
• dilation
• inflation
• dissipation
• swelling
• distention
• distension

constricting

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verb

present participle of constrict

1

as in shrinking

to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter

the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrinking
• compressing
• condensing
• decreasing
• contracting
• collapsing
• flattening
• diminishing
• withdrawing
• retreating
• shrivelling
• lessening
• shriveling
• dwindling
• withering
• receding
• deflating
• drying up
• wilting
• abating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• swelling
• increasing
• growing
• accumulating
• ballooning
• snowballing
• inflating
• puffing (up)
• ballooning

2

as in compressing

to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

constricted the opening with a clamp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compressing
• squeezing
• condensing
• packing
• consolidating
• contracting
• collapsing
• compacting
• simplifying
• narrowing (down)
• telescoping
• constringing
• cramming
• curtailing
• capsulizing
• capsuling
• crowding
• shrinking
• shortening
• decreasing
• abridging
• jamming
• downsizing
• streamlining
• abbreviating
• diminishing
• jam-packing
• concentrating
• lessening
• boiling down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanding
• opening
• dilating
• dispersing
• dissipating
• decompressing
• swelling
• scattering
• outstretching
• distending
• outspreading
• inflating