Constrict (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The snake's constricted body wrapped tightly around its prey.
• Her constricted chest made it hard for her to breathe after the accident.
• Emotions constricted his voice as he spoke about his late brother.
• The cold weather caused the muscle in his back to constrict.
• When he received the bad news, his heart seemed to constrict.

Synonyms

• Constringe
• Narrow

Related Words

• Constriction (noun)

Meaning ²

Squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Squeeze
• Compress
• Contract
• Press
• Compact

Hypernyms

• Tighten

Hyponyms

• Choke
• Strangulate
• Fret
• Prim
• Astringe
• Convulse
• Bear Down

Related Words

• Constrictor (noun)
• Constriction (noun)