constrict | Definition of constrict

Synonyms and Antonyms of constrict

1 to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter

the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood

Synonyms of constrict

compress, condense, contract, shrink

Words Related to constrict

collapse, deflate, flatten

dry up, shrivel, wilt, wither

abate, decrease, diminish, dwindle, lessen

recede, retreat, withdraw

Near Antonyms of constrict

accumulate, grow, increase

balloon, inflate, puff (up)

Antonyms of constrict

balloon, expand, snowball, swell

2 to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

constricted the opening with a clamp

Synonyms of constrict

capsule, capsulize, collapse, compact, compress, condense, constringe, contract, narrow (down), squeeze, telescope

Words Related to constrict

cram, crowd, jam, jam-pack, pack

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

boil down, downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

decrease, diminish, lessen

Near Antonyms of constrict

dilate, disperse, dissipate, scatter

distend, inflate, swell

Antonyms of constrict

decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch