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单词 constriction
释义

constriction

noun

con·​stric·​tion kən-ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce constriction (audio)
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts

Synonyms

  • compacting
  • compaction
  • compression
  • condensation
  • condensing
  • constricting
  • contracting
  • contraction
  • squeeze
  • squeezing
  • telescoping
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Example Sentences

tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

constriction

noun

con·​stric·​tion kən-ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce constriction (audio)
: an act or instance of drawing together

Medical Definition

constriction

noun

con·​stric·​tion -ˈstrik-shən How to pronounce constriction (audio)
1
: an act or product of constricting
2
: the quality or state of being constricted
3
: something that constricts

constriction

noun

as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing tried to ease the tie's constriction of his neck

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • compression
  • squeezing
  • contraction
  • condensing
  • constricting
  • condensation
  • contracting
  • squeeze
  • compaction
  • consolidation
  • concentration
  • compacting
  • telescoping
  • curtailment
  • shortening
  • abridgment
  • abridgement
  • decreasing
  • abbreviation
  • streamlining
  • simplification
  • lessening
  • diminishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • expansion
  • decompression
  • dispersion
  • dilation
  • inflation
  • dissipation
  • scattering
  • swelling
  • distention
  • distension
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