Synonyms of constricts

constricts

verb

present tense third-person singular of constrict

1

as in shrinks

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

• shrinks
• compresses
• condenses
• decreases
• collapses
• contracts
• flattens
• diminishes
• lessens
• shrivels
• withdraws
• recedes
• withers
• retreats
• deflates
• dwindles
• dries up
• abates
• wilts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expands
• increases
• swells
• grows
• accumulates
• inflates
• snowballs
• balloons
• puffs (up)
• balloons

2

as in compresses

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

• compresses
• condenses
• squeezes
• consolidates
• packs
• simplifies
• collapses
• narrows (down)
• crams
• curtails
• shortens
• capsules
• compacts
• contracts
• constringes
• telescopes
• capsulizes
• abridges
• shrinks
• abbreviates
• decreases
• diminishes
• streamlines
• jams
• lessens
• boils down
• concentrates
• downsizes
• crowds
• jam-packs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expands
• opens
• dilates
• decompresses
• disperses
• dissipates
• scatters
• outstretches
• distends
• inflates
• swells
• outspreads