constrict

verb
UK: /kənˈstrɪkt/
US: /kənˈstrɪkt/

  1. To make something narrower, especially by encircling it.

    1. The rope will constrict and hold the box together.
    2. Tight clothes can constrict blood flow and make you uncomfortable.

  2. To limit or restrict something.

    1. Don't constrict yourself; try new things.
    2. New laws constrict our freedom of speech and our ability to express opinions.

Synonyms

compress restrict limit narrow
constrict intransitive-verb

  1. To become narrower.

    1. The blood vessel will constrict.
    2. During a cold day, blood vessels constrict in order to preserve heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "constrict" in English means: To make something narrower, especially by encircling it., To limit or restrict something..

The phonetic transcription of "constrict" is /kənˈstrɪkt/ in British English and /kənˈstrɪkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "constrict": compress, restrict, limit, narrow.

Example usage of "constrict": "The rope will constrict and hold the box together.". More examples on the page.