constringe

verb con·stringe \kən-ˈstrinj\

con·stringedcon·string·ing

Definition of CONSTRINGE

transitive verb

: to cause to shrink <cold constringes the pores>

— con·strin·gent \-ˈstrin-jənt\ adjective

Latin constringere

First Known Use: 1604

Synonyms: capsule, capsulize, collapse, compact, condense, constrict, compress, contract, narrow (down), squeeze, telescope

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