astringe

Other forms: astringing; astringed; astringes

Definitions of astringe
  1. verb
    constrict or bind or draw together
    “Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth”
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    type of:
    compact, compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze
    squeeze or press together
  2. verb
    become constricted or compressed
    “The cold substance astringes”
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    type of:
    constrict, constringe, narrow
    become tight or as if tight
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