The Opposite(Antonym) of “widening”
The antonyms of widening are narrowing and constriction. The antonyms narrowing and constriction convey a sense of reduction or limitation in size, width, or scope.
Explore all Antonyms of “widening”
Definitions and Examples of narrowing, constriction
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of making something narrower or more limited in scope.
Example
The narrowing of the road caused a traffic jam.
The state of being squeezed, compressed, or restricted in size or width.
Example
The constriction of blood vessels can lead to high blood pressure.
Key Differences: narrowing vs constriction
- 1Narrowing refers to the act of making something narrower or more limited in scope.
- 2Constriction refers to the state of being squeezed, compressed, or restricted in size or width.
Effective Usage of narrowing, constriction
- 1Describing Physical Changes: Use widening to describe an increase in size or width, and narrowing or constriction to describe a decrease in size or width.
- 2Discussing Ideas: Use widening to describe an expansion of ideas or concepts, and narrowing or constriction to describe a narrowing down of ideas or concepts.
- 3Talking About Emotions: Use widening to describe a feeling of openness or acceptance, and narrowing or constriction to describe a feeling of restriction or limitation.
Remember this!
The antonyms of widening are narrowing and constriction. Use widening to describe an increase in size or width, an expansion of ideas or concepts, or a feeling of openness or acceptance. Use narrowing or constriction to describe a decrease in size or width, a narrowing down of ideas or concepts, or a feeling of restriction or limitation.
