Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
constricting
adjective
/kənˈstrɪk.tɪŋ/
Definition
Causing something to become narrower or tighter.
Examples
- The constricting band around his wrist made it difficult to move.
- She felt her throat constricting as she tried to speak.
- The snake is known for its constricting method of subduing its prey.
Meaning
The act of making something tighter or more confined, often leading to a reduction in size or space.
Synonyms
- tightening
- compressing
- narrowing
- restricting
- binding
