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constricting Meaning & Definition

kən-ˈstrikt

What Does Constricting Mean?

As a verb, constricting means to make narrow or draw together. It can also mean compress, squeeze.

Constricting: Key Facts

Part of speech	verb
Pronunciation	/kən-ˈstrikt/
Syllables	2
Synonyms	tight, narrow and constrictive
Antonyms	decompression, expansion and dilation

Constricting Definition (Verb)

to make narrow or draw together
Smoking constricts blood vessels.
compress, squeeze
constrict a nerve / These shoes are too small and they constrict my feet.
to stultify, stop, or cause to falter : inhibit
The fear of failure constricts our willingness to try new things.
to become constricted
The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict.

Constricting in a Sentence

Smoking constricts blood vessels.

constrict a nerve

These shoes are too small and they constrict my feet.

The fear of failure constricts our willingness to try new things.

The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict.

the constant constricting of the animal's throat had caused permanent damage

the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood

constricted the opening with a clamp

constrict a nerve / These shoes are too small and they constrict my feet.

Word Forms & Grammar

con·strict·ed

con·strict·ing

con·stricts

con·stric·tive adjective

constrict

constricted

constricting

constrictive

constricts

Words That Rhyme With Constricting

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Origin of Constricting

Latin constrictus, past participle of constringere see constrain

First Known Use

1732t

Pronouncing Constricting

You say constricting as /kən-ˈstrikt/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (strikt).

Common Questions About Constricting

What part of speech is constricting?

Constricting is a verb.

What is another word for constricting?

Close synonyms of constricting are tight, narrow and constrictive. See the full list of constricting synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of constricting?

Words opposite in meaning to constricting are decompression, expansion, dilation and dispersion.