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constricting

/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does constricting mean?

adjective

Causing something to become narrower or more restricted; making it difficult to breathe or move.

Example

"The constricting band around her wrist made it hard to remove her watch."

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