constringe | Definition of constringe

Synonyms and Antonyms of constringe

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

a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut

Synonyms of constringe

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

Words Related to constringe

cram, crowd, jam, jam-pack, pack

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

boil down, downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

decrease, diminish, lessen

Near Antonyms of constringe

dilate, disperse, dissipate, scatter

distend, inflate, swell

Antonyms of constringe

decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch