Constrict Definition

kən-strĭkt
constricted, constricting, constricts
verb
constricted, constricting, constricts
To make smaller or narrower, esp. at one place, by binding, squeezing, or shrinking; contract.
Webster's New World
To squeeze or compress.
American Heritage
To hold in; limit; restrict.
Webster's New World
To become constricted.
American Heritage

To narrow, especially by applying pressure.

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Origin of Constrict

  • From Latin prefix con-, "with", + strictus, past participle of stringere.

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin cōnstringere cōnstrict- to compress constrain

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Constrict Sentence Examples

  • The pupil will tightly constrict in a painful eye.

  • If you are taking medicines for allergies or a cold, stay away from medicines that promote sleepiness as this can cause the throat to relax too much and constrict the airway.

  • Be sure that it fits comfortably around your neck and does not constrict in any way.

  • Simply put, the ideal leather coat does not constrict your movement at all.

  • Decongestants constrict blood vessels to counteract the effects of histamine.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

Words Ending With

TCTICT

Unscrambles

constrict

Words Starting With C and Ending With T

Starts With C & Ends With TStarts With CO & Ends With TStarts With C & Ends With CT

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With T