Overview of verb constrict

The verb constrict has 2 senses

• compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press -- (squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle")


• constrict, constringe, narrow -- (become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted")

Overview of adj constricted

The adj constricted has 2 senses

• constricted -- (especially tense; especially in some dialects)


• constricted -- (drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically; "a constricted blood vessel"; "a constricted view of life")