单词	constringing
释义	constringe verb con·​stringe kən-ˈstrinj  constringed; constringing transitive verb 1 : to cause to shrink cold constringes the pores 2 : constrict constringent kən-ˈstrin-jənt  adjective Synonyms capsule capsulize collapse compact compress condense constrict contract narrow (down) squeeze telescope See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut Word History Etymology Latin constringere First Known Use 1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1 constringing verb present participle of constringe as in compressing to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance compressing condensing capsulizing capsuling squeezing packing narrowing (down) consolidating contracting constricting telescoping collapsing simplifying compacting cramming boiling down shortening curtailing crowding jam-packing jamming downsizing abbreviating decreasing shrinking abridging streamlining concentrating diminishing lessening Antonyms & Near Antonyms expanding opening outspreading scattering dispersing dilating dissipating decompressing swelling outstretching inflating distending See More
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