English Synonym Finder

constrict

Definitions

To make narrower or tighter by drawing together or squeezing.

To inhibit, restrict, or limit the development or freedom of something.

Examples

The snake began to constrict its coils around the prey.

Tight shoes can constrict the blood flow in your feet.

The cold air caused the metal pipes to constrict slightly.

Synonyms

compress squeeze tighten contract narrow choke strangle

Antonyms

expand dilate loosen widen stretch release free