Constringe (Verb)
Meaning
Become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- His face constricted in a grimace as he ate the extremely spicy dish.
- The scar tissue can constrict the skin, limiting movement and flexibility.
- Her constricted breath was audible as she struggled to speak in front of the crowd.
- The cold air caused her chest to constrict, making it difficult to breathe.
- The constriction in the pipe led to a complete blockage, stopping the water flow.