DEFINITIONS

constringe

[ kuh n-strinj ]
/ kənˈstrɪndʒ /
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verb (used with object), con·stringed, con·string·ing.

to constrict; compress; cause to contract.

Words related to constringe

compact, tighten, squeeze, constrict, narrow, shrink

Words nearby constringe

constriction, constriction ring, constrictive, constrictive pericarditis, constrictor, constringe, constringence, constringent, construable, construct, construct state

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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British Dictionary definitions for constringe

constringe
/ (kənˈstrɪndʒ) /

verb

(tr) rare to shrink or contract

Derived forms of constringe

constringency, nounconstringent, adjective

Word Origin for constringe

C17: from Latin constringere to bind together; see constrain
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