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constricting

UK
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/

Translations

constrictinggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
More precise tagging for present-participle adjective.
constrictifMédecine, anatomie ; qui rétrécit ou resserre.
The constricting band around her arm made it difficult to move freely.
La bande constrictive autour de son bras rendait les mouvements difficiles.
restrictifQui impose des restrictions ou des limites.
The constricting rules of the organization left little room for creativity.
Les règles restrictives de l’organisation laissaient peu de place à la créativité.
Synonyms
compressive
tightening
narrowing
restrictive
binding
Antonyms
dilating
expanding
constrictingnoun
UK
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
US
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Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act or process of constricting’.
constrictionMédecine, anatomie ; action ou processus de rétrécissement ou de resserrement.
The constricting of the blood vessels reduced blood flow.
La constriction des vaisseaux sanguins a réduit le flux sanguin.
constrictverb

constricting

Gerund

constricted
Past Simple
constricted
Past Participle
constricting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈstrɪkt/
US
/kənˈstrɪkt/
restreindreAu sens figuré : limiter la liberté, l’ampleur ou la marge d’action.
The new regulations constrict the ability of companies to expand their operations.
Les nouvelles réglementations restreignent la capacité des entreprises à développer leurs activités.
resserrerAu sens de comprimer ou de rendre plus étroit.
The snake constricted its prey until it could no longer move.
Le serpent a resserré sa proie jusqu’à ce qu’elle ne puisse plus bouger.
se contracterS’emploie pour un organe, un vaisseau ou un tissu qui devient plus étroit.
The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.
Les vaisseaux sanguins se contractent en réponse aux basses températures.
Additional translations
constricterTerme technique ou soutenu.
Synonyms
narrow
shrink
compress
squeeze
contract
reduce
tighten
Antonyms
expand
dilate

Definitions

constrictinggerund / present participle
Causing to become narrower or tighter.
The constricting band around her arm made it difficult to move freely.
Imposing restrictions or limitations.
The constricting rules of the organization left little room for creativity.
constrictingnoun
The act or process of making something narrower or tighter.
The constricting of the blood vessels reduced blood flow.
constrictverb
To make something narrower or tighter by applying pressure.
The snake constricted its prey until it could no longer move.
To become narrower or tighter.
The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.
To limit or restrict the freedom or scope of something.
The new regulations constrict the ability of companies to expand their operations.
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