constringe

[ kuh n-strinj ]
/ kənˈstrɪndʒ /
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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

Words nearby constringe

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

Words related to constringe

compact, tighten, squeeze, constrict, narrow, shrink

British Dictionary definitions for constringe

constringe
/ (kənˈstrɪndʒ) /

verb

(tr) rare to shrink or contract

Derived forms of constringe

constringency, noun constringent, adjective

Word Origin for constringe

C17: from Latin constringere to bind together; see constrain