constriction
/kənˈstrɪkʃən/
noun
- The act or process of making something narrower or tighter, or the state of being narrowed or tightened.
- He felt a painful constriction in his throat when he tried to swallow.
- The constriction of the pipe reduced the water flow.
- The constriction of the blood vessels can cause high blood pressure.
- A feeling of tightness or pressure, especially in the chest or throat, often due to emotion or illness.
- Anxiety caused a constriction in her chest that made it hard to breathe.
- He experienced a sudden constriction in his throat when he heard the bad news.
- The doctor checked for any constriction in the patient's airway.
- A limitation or restriction on something, such as freedom, resources, or options.
- Time constriction made it impossible to finish the project on schedule.
- The budget constriction forced the school to cut some programs.
- The constriction of free speech in the country worried many citizens.
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