Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
constrict
verb
/kənˈstrɪkt/
Definition
To make something narrower or tighter.
Examples
- The snake will constrict its prey to suffocate it.
- The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.
- As the balloon deflates, it will constrict significantly.
Meaning
The act of becoming tighter or smaller, often by squeezing or applying pressure.
Synonyms
- Squeeze
- Compress
- Tighten
- Contract
