constringe Definition
- 1to make narrower or tighter, especially by contracting muscles or tissues
- 2to restrict or limit something
Using constringe: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "constringe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cold water constringed the blood vessels in his skin.
Example
The bandage constringed the wound to stop the bleeding.
Example
The new regulations will constringe the company's ability to operate freely.
constringe Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with constringe
constringe one's heart
to cause emotional pain or distress
Example
The tragic news of her friend's death constringed her heart with grief.
constringe one's purse strings
to limit or reduce one's spending
Example
The economic downturn forced many families to constringe their purse strings and cut back on expenses.
constringe one's options
to limit or restrict one's choices or opportunities
Example
His lack of qualifications constringed his options for finding a job.
Origins of constringe
from Latin 'constringere', meaning 'to bind together'
Summary: constringe in Brief
'Constringe' [kənˈstrɪndʒ] means to make narrower or tighter, as in blood vessels or wounds, or to restrict or limit something. It can also be used figuratively, as in 'constringe one's heart,' meaning to cause emotional pain or distress, or 'constringe one's purse strings,' meaning to limit spending.
