constringe

[kuh n-strinj]

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verb (used with object), con·stringed, con·string·ing.

to constrict; compress; cause to contract.

Origin of constringe

1595–1605; < Latin constringere to draw tight, tie up, equivalent to con- con- + stringere to draw; see constrict

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Related Words for constringe

compact, tighten, squeeze, constrict, narrow, shrink

British Dictionary definitions for constringe

constringe

verb

(tr) rare to shrink or contract

Derived Formsconstringency, nounconstringent, adjective

Word Origin for constringe

C17: from Latin constringere to bind together; see constrain

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