How do you pronounce constrict?

constrict is pronounced as /kənˈstrɪkt/.

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constrict

🐍constrict (constrict)

verb

/kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict (constrict)

constraint constringe

Signification

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

Traduction de la signification

rendre plus étroit ou plus serré; rétrécir ou comprimer

rendre plus etroit ou plus serre; retrecir ou comprimer

Phrases d'exemple

The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.

Le serpent a contracté sa proie avant de l'avaler.

Expressions d'exemple

constrict the flow

réduire le flux

reduire le flux

Synonymes

tighten, squeeze, compress, narrow

Antonymes

expand, loosen, widen

Collocations

constrict blood vessels, constrict movement, constrict airway

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