constrict

verb

con·strict kən-ˈstrikt How to pronounce constrict (audio)

constricted; constricting; constricts

transitive verb

: to make narrow or draw together

Smoking constricts blood vessels.

: compress, squeeze

constrict a nerve

These shoes are too small and they constrict my feet.

: to stultify, stop, or cause to falter : inhibit

The expectation of violence constricts our lives.

Marge Piercy

intransitive verb

: to become constricted

The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict.

constrictive

kən-ˈstrik-tiv How to pronounce constrict (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

The drug is used to constrict blood vessels. The declining economy has constricted job opportunities. a life constricted by poverty and disease He felt constricted by their notions of what was proper.

Recent Examples on the Web The worry among stock traders is that the Fed could be forced to constrict the economy’s growth in order to bring inflation under control, leading to a recession.

New York Times, 13 June 2022 As the economy continues to constrict homeowners’ budgets, some are choosing to revisit their old renovation projects rather than purchase new homes.

Hunter Boyce, ajc, 27 July 2022 The idea that underwear designed to constrict and contort could be empowering, even liberating, is the kind of upside-down logic that was used to sell girdles to housewives in the 1950s.

Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 July 2022 The Biden administration needs to support the president and start implementing policies that encourage investment in renewable energy rather than constrict it.

George Strobel, Forbes, 27 May 2022 Most of the blood in your arms and legs has flooded to your body’s core as the vessels in your extremities constrict.

James Nestor, Outside Online, 25 Jan. 2012 Stress releases hormones which make your heart beat faster and constrict your blood vessels which can cause your blood pressure to be raised temporarily.

Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 But sanctions on Russia will constrict supply once more.

Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2022 To do this, blood vessels constrict, and heart rate and blood pressure leap higher.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 19 May 2022 See More

constrict

verb

as in to shrink

to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood

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wither
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

expand
increase
swell
grow
accumulate
inflate
balloon
snowball
puff (up)
balloon

as in to compress

to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together constricted the opening with a clamp

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jam
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expand
open
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scatter
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of constrict are compress, condense, contract, deflate, and shrink. While all these words mean "to decrease in bulk or volume," constrict implies a tightening that reduces diameter.

the throat is constricted by a tight collar

Although the words compress and constrict have much in common, compress implies a pressing into a small compass and definite shape usually against resistance.

compressed cotton into bales

The words condense and constrict can be used in similar contexts, but condense implies a reducing of something homogeneous to greater compactness without significant loss of content.

condense the essay into a paragraph

In some situations, the words contract and constrict are roughly equivalent. However, contract applies to a drawing together of surfaces or particles or a reduction of area or length.

caused her muscles to contract

The words deflate and constrict are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, deflate implies a contracting by reducing the internal pressure of contained air or gas.

deflate the balloon

The meanings of shrink and constrict largely overlap; however, shrink implies a contracting or a loss of material and stresses a falling short of original dimensions.

the sweater will shrink when washed

单词	constrict
释义	constrict verb con·strict kən-ˈstrikt constricted; constricting; constricts transitive verb 1 a : to make narrow or draw together Smoking constricts blood vessels. b : compress, squeeze constrict a nerve These shoes are too small and they constrict my feet. 2 : to stultify, stop, or cause to falter : inhibit The expectation of violence constricts our lives. Marge Piercy intransitive verb : to become constricted The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict. constrictive kən-ˈstrik-tiv adjective Did you know? Arteries constricted by cholesterol slow the flow of blood, just as traffic arteries or highways constricted by accidents slow the flow of traffic. But constriction isn't always physical. Economic growth may be constricted by trade barriers. A narrow, constricted life may be the result of poverty or lack of opportunity. And an actress may feel constricted by a role she played as a child or by her TV character from years ago, which the public refuses to forget. Synonyms compress condense contract shrink See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The drug is used to constrict blood vessels. The declining economy has constricted job opportunities. a life constricted by poverty and disease He felt constricted by their notions of what was proper. Recent Examples on the Web The worry among stock traders is that the Fed could be forced to constrict the economy’s growth in order to bring inflation under control, leading to a recession. New York Times, 13 June 2022 As the economy continues to constrict homeowners’ budgets, some are choosing to revisit their old renovation projects rather than purchase new homes. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 27 July 2022 The idea that underwear designed to constrict and contort could be empowering, even liberating, is the kind of upside-down logic that was used to sell girdles to housewives in the 1950s. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 July 2022 The Biden administration needs to support the president and start implementing policies that encourage investment in renewable energy rather than constrict it. George Strobel, Forbes, 27 May 2022 Most of the blood in your arms and legs has flooded to your body’s core as the vessels in your extremities constrict. James Nestor, Outside Online, 25 Jan. 2012 Stress releases hormones which make your heart beat faster and constrict your blood vessels which can cause your blood pressure to be raised temporarily. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 But sanctions on Russia will constrict supply once more. Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2022 To do this, blood vessels constrict, and heart rate and blood pressure leap higher. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 19 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin constrictus, past participle of constringere — see constrain First Known Use 1732, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition constrict verb con·strict kən-ˈstrikt constricted; constricting : to make narrower, smaller, or tighter by drawing together : squeeze The coldness inside of him had moved upward into his throat constricting it. Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia Medical Definition constrict transitive verb con·strict kən-ˈstrikt 1 : to make narrow or draw together constrict the pupil of the eye 2 : to subject (as a body part) to compression constrict a nerve intransitive verb : to become constricted constrict verb 1 as in to shrink 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 Relevance shrink compress condense decrease collapse contract flatten diminish lessen shrivel wither withdraw recede dwindle wilt deflate retreat dry up abate Antonyms & Near Antonyms expand increase swell grow accumulate inflate balloon snowball puff (up) balloon See More 2 as in to compress 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 compress condense squeeze consolidate capsule cram simplify pack curtail compact collapse constringe contract capsulize abridge telescope shorten narrow (down) shrink abbreviate streamline decrease downsize diminish jam-pack lessen crowd boil down jam concentrate Antonyms & Near Antonyms expand open dilate decompress disperse outspread dissipate distend outstretch inflate scatter swell See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of constrict are compress, condense, contract, deflate, and shrink. While all these words mean "to decrease in bulk or volume," constrict implies a tightening that reduces diameter. the throat is constricted by a tight collar Although the words compress and constrict have much in common, compress implies a pressing into a small compass and definite shape usually against resistance. compressed cotton into bales The words condense and constrict can be used in similar contexts, but condense implies a reducing of something homogeneous to greater compactness without significant loss of content. condense the essay into a paragraph In some situations, the words contract and constrict are roughly equivalent. However, contract applies to a drawing together of surfaces or particles or a reduction of area or length. caused her muscles to contract The words deflate and constrict are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, deflate implies a contracting by reducing the internal pressure of contained air or gas. deflate the balloon The meanings of shrink and constrict largely overlap; however, shrink implies a contracting or a loss of material and stresses a falling short of original dimensions. the sweater will shrink when washed
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