astricting
/əˈstrɪktɪŋ/
adjective
- That restricts or constricts; causing tightness or limitation.
- The astricting rules of the competition limited creative expression.
- An astricting bandage can help control bleeding.
- The astricting effect of the new law made many businesses unhappy.
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verb
- Present participle of astrict.
- By astricting the flow of water, the dam controls flooding.
- The medicine is astricting the blood vessels to reduce inflammation.
- The manager is astricting the team's options by enforcing strict deadlines.