constringe (Meaning)

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constringe (v)

become tight or as if tight

The medication's purpose is to constringe blood vessels, reducing bleeding.
Over time, the leather belt began to constringe due to exposure to moisture.
Cold temperatures can constringe muscles, causing stiffness and discomfort.
The constringing effect of certain herbs is utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation.
When exposed to extreme heat, the metal wire constringes and loses its flexibility.
Anxiety can constringe the chest, making it difficult to breathe deeply.
The constringent properties of the astringent tightened the pores on her skin.
The emotional turmoil seemed to constringe her heart, making it hard to feel joy.
The economic downturn constringed the company's budget, leading to layoffs.
To enhance the flavor, chefs often use ingredients that constringe the taste buds.

become tight or as if tight

squeeze, condense,compress, narrow (down), simplify, compact,pack, capsulize, cram, constrict

expand, decompress, open, outspread, open, decompress, outspread,expand, dilate, scatter

The medication's purpose is to constringe blood vessels, reducing bleeding.

Over time, the leather belt began to constringe due to exposure to moisture.

Cold temperatures can constringe muscles, causing stiffness and discomfort.

The constringing effect of certain herbs is utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation.