constricted

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb squeeze or press together
  2. verb become tight or as if tight
  3. adjective especially tense; especially in some dialects

Synonyms

compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press

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