constringe
[ kuhn-strinj ]
verb (used with object),con·stringed, con·string·ing.
to constrict; compress; cause to contract.
Origin of constringe
1Words Nearby constringe
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British Dictionary definitions for constringe
constringe
/ (kənˈstrɪndʒ) /
verb
(tr) rare to shrink or contract
Origin of constringe
1C17: from Latin constringere to bind together; see constrain
Derived forms of constringe
- constringency, noun
- constringent, adjective
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