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Meaning of
constrict
in English
constrict
us
/kənˈstrɪkt/
uk
/kənˈstrɪkt/
#moderate
Past Tense
constricted
Participle Verb
constricting
Third Person Singular
constricts
Definitions
Verb
to
narrow
by
applying
pressure
;
squeezing
The
snake
will
constrict
its
prey
until
it
can
no
longer
breathe
.
to
limit
or
restrict
(
movement
,
freedom
,
etc
.)
The
tight
clothing
constricted
her
movement
and
made
her
feel
uncomfortable
.
to
coil
around
prey
;
asphyxiating
The
doctor
warned
that
the
tumor
could
constrict
the
airway
if
left
untreated
.