constringe

Other forms: constringes; constringed; constringing

Definitions of constringe
  1. verb
    become tight or as if tight
    synonyms: constrict, narrow
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    types:
    astringe
    become constricted or compressed
    strangulate
    become constricted
    type of:
    tighten
    become tight or tighter
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