Synonyms of constricted

constricted 1 of 2

adjective

as in tightened

Related Words

• tightened
• squeezed
• compressed
• tight
• contracted
• condensed
• linear
• attenuated
• elongate
• close
• bottleneck
• narrow
• stringy
• willowy
• spindly
• thin
• lanky
• wispy
• slender
• reedy
• rangy
• attenuate
• skinny
• twiggy
• needlelike
• slim
• paper-thin
• ultrathin
• stalky
• shoestring
• lank
• spare
• fine
• slim-jim
• hairline

Dissimilar Words

• wide
• broad
• thick
• fat
• stocky
• stumpy
• voluminous
• bulky
• massive
• thickset
• squat
• chunky
• thickish
• widish

constricted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of constrict

1

as in compressed

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

• compressed
• shrank
• condensed
• decreased
• contracted
• collapsed
• flattened
• diminished
• withdrew
• withered
• shriveled
• lessened
• retreated
• dwindled
• receded
• dried up
• deflated
• wilted
• abated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanded
• swelled
• increased
• grew
• ballooned
• accumulated
• inflated
• snowballed
• puffed (up)
• ballooned

2

as in condensed

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

• compressed
• condensed
• squeezed
• packed
• compacted
• collapsed
• crammed
• contracted
• consolidated
• simplified
• narrowed (down)
• telescoped
• constringed
• capsuled
• curtailed
• shortened
• capsulized
• crowded
• jammed
• abridged
• abbreviated
• decreased
• shrank
• concentrated
• diminished
• jam-packed
• streamlined
• downsized
• boiled down
• lessened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expanded
• opened
• outstretched
• dilated
• scattered
• dispersed
• dissipated
• distended
• decompressed
• outspread
• inflated
• swelled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of constricted

Verb

The narrow hallways were constricted with people trying to escape the fire. — Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

This has further constricted trucking activity in and out of the port. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

After the Philippines attained independence, in 1946, with the country’s economy constricted from more than three centuries of colonization, a diaspora spread around the world. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

With tanker traffic out of the Persian Gulf constricted over the past six months, higher exports from other countries, especially the US, have helped close the gap and keep prices relatively in check. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Doctors determined that he was born with symbrachydactyly, which constricted blood flow to the hand and limited the full development of the three fingers and palm. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026

Not feeling constricted, for one, plus breathability and maybe the ability to slip shoes on without laces. — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

But Spain constricted passing lanes, slowed France’s offense and limited its chances all game. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 14 July 2026

Some apartment owners are constricted on rent by the terms of their financing or expectations of stockholders. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026