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constringe

verb

/kənˈstrɪndʒ/

Meaning

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict

The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.

constrict, contract, tighten, compress

expand, loosen

constringe tissue, constringe skin, constringe muscles

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

to bring something to a conclusion or stop

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way