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constrict

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of constrict

1 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 of constrict

compress, condense, contract, shrink
Words Related to constrict

collapse, deflate, flatten

dry up, shrivel, wilt, wither

abate, decrease, diminish, dwindle, lessen

recede, retreat, withdraw
Near Antonyms of constrict

accumulate, grow, increase

balloon, inflate, puff (up)
Antonyms of constrict

balloon, expand, snowball, swell
2 to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
  • constricted the opening with a clamp
Synonyms of constrict

capsule, capsulize, collapse, compact, compress, condense, constringe, contract, narrow (down), squeeze, telescope
Words Related to constrict

cram, crowd, jam, jam-pack, pack

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

boil down, downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

decrease, diminish, lessen
Near Antonyms of constrict

dilate, disperse, dissipate, scatter

distend, inflate, swell
Antonyms of constrict

decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch

Synonym Discussion of constrict

contract, shrink, condense, compress, constrict, deflate mean to decrease in bulk or volume. contract applies to a drawing together of surfaces or particles or a reduction of area or length.
    • caused her muscles to contract
shrink implies a contracting or a loss of material and stresses a falling short of original dimensions.
    • the sweater will shrink when washed
condense implies a reducing of something homogeneous to greater compactness without significant loss of content.
    • condense the essay into a paragraph
compress implies a pressing into a small compass and definite shape usually against resistance.
    • compressed cotton into bales
constrict implies a tightening that reduces diameter.
    • the throat is constricted by a tight collar
deflate implies a contracting by reducing the internal pressure of contained air or gas.
    • deflate the balloon

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