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constrict

/kənˈstrɪkt/ verb · British & US
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What does constrict mean?

verb

To make something narrower or more restricted, or to cause something to become narrower or more restricted. To compress or squeeze something tightly.

Example

"The tight collar constricted her neck, making it difficult to breathe."

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