constrict

/kənˈstɹɪkt/

verb 3

Collocations

ADJ.

tight

VERB + CONSTRICT

serve

CONSTRICT + NOUN

airway, blood, choice, freedom, vessels

verb

To narrow, especially by application of pressure.

constrict the airway

constrict blood vessels

To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake)

The snake began to constrict its prey.

To limit or restrict.

verb — become tight or as if tight

verb — squeeze or press together

constrict the airway

Wiktionary

constrict blood vessels

Wiktionary

Clothing that is too tight can constrict blood flow.

Wiktionary

Social hierarchies serve to constrict freedom of choice.

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