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(Entry 1 of 2)
as in tight, squeezed
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for constricted
- attenuate,
- attenuated,
- elongate
- (or elongated),
- linear
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constricted
verb
past tense of constrict
Synonyms & Antonyms of constricted (Entry 2 of 2)
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 for constricted
- compressed,
- condensed,
- contracted,
- shrank
- (or shrunk)
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2
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
- constricted the opening with a clamp
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“Constricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constricted. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.
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