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constricting Definition and Meaning in English (constricting definition)

adjective
Synonyms:tighteningnarrowingrestricting
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Constricting definition: Causing a narrowing or tightening, often physically or metaphorically restricting freedom or movement.

Definitions of Constricting

  1. 1adjective

    Causing a narrowing or tightening, often physically or metaphorically restricting freedom or movement.

  2. 2verb

    The act of making something narrower or tighter, or restricting its scope or freedom.

Example Sentences

“The constricting band made it difficult to breathe.”

“She felt the constricting grip of fear.”

“The new rules are constricting economic growth.”

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infinitiveconstrict
past participleconstricted
nounconstriction
agent nounconstrictor

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Constricting definition: Causing a narrowing or tightening, often physically or metaphorically restricting freedom or movement.
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'Constricting' translates to 'constricting' in English. Constricting definition: Causing a narrowing or tightening, often physically or metaphorically restricting freedom or movement.
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