constricting

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 (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

Synonyms

compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press

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