constriction

noun

con·stric·tion kən-ˈstrik-shən

Synonyms of constriction next

: an act or product of constricting

: the quality or state of being constricted

: something that constricts

Examples of constriction in a Sentence

tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck

Recent Examples on the Web These substances play a crucial role in regulating blood clotting, inflammation, and blood vessel constriction and dilation. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023 For a choke, go no tighter than Modified and err on the side of a wider choke—Improved being the ideal constriction. —

Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 18 Oct. 2023 My hands are super sensitive, and these UPF 50 covers offered enough protection without constriction. —

Jaina Grey, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023 Historically, Hawaiian shirts have been used for business casual occasions — meetings or events that require a step above typical resort wear, but without the formality or constriction of a classic suit or blazer. —

Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023 There are distinct ways to react to this kind of constriction. —

Hazlitt, 20 Sep. 2023 In all of these films, DuVernay centers the emotional landscape of Black women, reflecting on how interpersonal and structural constrictions shape their behaviors. —

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023 With nerve damage, this constriction doesn’t occur. —

Guy German, Binghamton University, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023 The stretchy material and contoured design around the hips and butt made for a comfortable fit and feel with no zero constriction and offered good breathability. —

Nikki Rohan, Outside Online, 14 Oct. 2022 See More

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