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constriction Definition and Meaning in English (constriction definition)

noun
Synonyms:narrowingtighteningcompression
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Constriction definition: Constriction refers to the act of making something narrower or tighter, or the state of being compressed.

Definitions of Constriction

  1. 1noun

    Constriction refers to the act of making something narrower or tighter, or the state of being compressed.

  2. 2noun

    It can also describe a feeling of tightness or pressure, often experienced in the chest or throat.

Example Sentences

“The snake's constriction around its prey was powerful.”

“He felt a constriction in his chest due to anxiety.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveconstrict
past participleconstricted
present participleconstricting
agent nounconstrictor

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Constriction definition: Constriction refers to the act of making something narrower or tighter, or the state of being compressed.
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'Constriction' translates to 'constriction' in English. Constriction definition: Constriction refers to the act of making something narrower or tighter, or the state of being compressed.
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