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What is another word for Constriction? – 108 Constriction Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    restriction limitation narrowing tightening compression compaction squeezing strangulation suffocation obstruction blockage impedance hindrance curb restraint constraint stricture squeeze pinch grip clutch vise throttle gag choke confluence impaction

    Meaning of Constriction

    The primary meaning of the word "constriction" is the act or process of making something narrower or tighter.

    Definitions

    • The act or process of making something narrower or tighter, typically by encircling or compressing it.
    • * A narrowing or tightening of a part of the body, such as a blood vessel or the throat.
    • * A restriction or limitation, especially one that is imposed or enforced.

    Etymology of Constriction

    The word "constriction" comes from the Latin "constrictus", which is the past participle of "constringere", meaning "to bind or tie together".
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something narrower or tighter, and has since been applied to various fields, including medicine, physics, and engineering.

    Example Uses

    • The constriction of the blood vessel caused a decrease in blood flow to the affected area.
    • * The snake's constriction of its prey was a deadly and efficient way to hunt.
    • * The government's constriction of civil liberties was widely criticized by human rights groups.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    expansion enlargement widening loosening relaxation release liberation freedom openness dilation distension augmentation increase growth extension elaboration magnification amplification enhancement

    Related Nouns

    constraint restriction limitation obstruction blockage impediment hindrance curb restraint stricture compression compaction squeeze pinch grip clutch vise throttle gag choke confluence impaction

    Related Verbs

    restrict limit narrow tighten compress compact squeeze pinch grip clutch throttle gag choke constrict impede hinder curb restrain strangle suffocate

    Related Adjectives

    narrow tight restricted limited constricted compressed compact squeezed pinched gripped clutched throttled gagged choked impeded hindered curbed restrained strangled suffocated