constriction

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Definition

A tightening or narrowing of a body part, passage, or object.

Examples

• The snake kills its prey through the powerful constriction of its coils.

• He felt a sudden constriction in his chest that made it difficult to breathe.

• The constriction of the blood vessels helps the body regulate its internal temperature.

Synonyms of constriction

Words with a similar meaning to constriction:

• tightening
• narrowing
• compression
• contraction
• stricture

Antonyms of constriction

Words with the opposite meaning to constriction:

• dilation
• expansion

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