constricted
kənˈstrɪktɪd
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Definition of constricted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical statenarrowed by pressure or tension
  • The constricted blood vessels caused poor circulation.
compressed narrowed tightened
2.
emotional statefeeling tense or restricted
  • She felt constricted by the strict rules.
restricted tense
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Origin of constricted

Latin, 'constringere' (to bind together)

Terms with constricted included in their meaning

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waterway
constricted part of a stream or river
chokedadj.
speech strain
voice constricted due to emotion
pathway
constricted section in a route or passage
medical
pressed close together or constricted
geometry
become narrower or constricted
leguminous plants
pod constricted between seeds breaking into portions

Examples of constricted in a sentence

  • The constricted tunnel barely allowed passage.
  • His constricted emotions made it hard to express himself.
  • Feeling constricted, she sought solitude to relax.

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  1. French:rétréci, oppressé, ...
  2. German:verengt, eingeschränkt, ...
  3. Italian:ristretto, oppressivo, ...
  4. Spanish:estrecho, constreñido, ...
  5. Portuguese:apertado, restrito, ...
  6. Chinese:收缩的, 受限的, ...
  7. Japanese:狭くなった, 窮屈な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْقَبِض, مقيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכוּוָץ, חָנוּק, ...
  10. Russian:суженный, сжатый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:звужений, обмежений, ...
  12. Hindi:संकुचित, संकीर्ण, ...
constrict
kənˈstrɪkt

Definition of constrict - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
restrictiontr.limit or restrict actions or freedomtr.
  • The new rules constrict our ability to travel.
restrict tighten
2.
tightenintr.become narrower or tighterintr.
  • His throat constricted with fear.
compress narrow tighten
3.
snaketr.TECH.coil around prey to suffocate ittr.TECH.
  • The python constricts the rabbit until it stops moving.
compress squeeze tighten
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Origin of constrict

Latin, constringere (to bind together)

Examples of constrict in a sentence

  • Budget cuts constrict the department's resources.
  • The snake constricted its prey tightly.
  • The fabric constricted after washing.
  • The boa constricts its prey with precision.
  • Anaconda constricts the capybara in the river.

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  1. French:restreindre, se resserrer, ...
  2. German:beschränken, verengen, ...
  3. Italian:limitare, restringersi, ...
  4. Spanish:limitar, contraerse, ...
  5. Portuguese:restringir, contrair-se, ...
  6. Chinese:限制, 收紧, ...
  7. Japanese:制限する, 締め付ける, ...
  8. Arabic:قَيَّدَ, اِنْقَبَضَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְבִּיל, לְהִתְכּוֹוֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:сужать, сжиматься, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмежувати, стягуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमित करना, संकुचित होना, ...
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