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 constricting

The adj constricting has 1 sense

• constricting, constrictive, narrowing -- ((of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom)