constrict

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de estreitar, comprimir ou reduzir algo, geralmente por meio de aperto ou pressão.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something narrower, tighter, or smaller, often by squeezing or compressing.

1. Squeeze or compressB2formal

   To make something narrower or tighter by pressing or squeezing it.

   Comprimir ou apertar

   • The snake constricts its prey to suffocate it.
   • The tight bandage constricted the blood flow to his arm.
   • The muscles in his throat constricted, making it hard to breathe.

   Sinônimoscompresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   Antônimosdilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To limit or restrict something, such as freedom, movement, or growth.

   Restringir

   • The new regulations constrict the company's ability to expand.
   • Fear can constrict your ability to make rational decisions.
   • The narrow hallway constricted the flow of people.

   Sinônimoscheckconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antônimosexpandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease