Definition

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

Example

The doctor used a special tool to constringe the blood vessels during the surgery.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that stretching can really help when your muscles constringe after a workout.

That makes sense; I always feel tight after exercising.

Yeah, it’s important to relax those muscles so they don’t constringe too much.

Absolutely, I should start doing some stretches before and after my workouts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Constringe → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "stringere" (meaning to bind or draw tight). The word describes the action of binding or tightening together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'binding together' — 'con-' means together, and 'stringere' means to bind. This helps you remember that constringe means to tighten or bind together.

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