constricting
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing something to become narrower, tighter, or more restricted.
- The constricting rules of the school left little room for creativity.
- The constricting grip of the python made it hard for the prey to breathe.
- Wearing a constricting collar all day gave him a headache.
Synonyms
Antonyms
verb
- Present participle of constrict: making something narrower or tighter.
- The new law is constricting the flow of information.
- The snake is constricting its body around the branch.
- The cold weather is constricting the blood vessels in your fingers.