Constricted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /kən-ˈstrikt/ con·strict

Meaning & Definition of Constricted

Constricted (verb)

  1. to make narrow or draw together
  2. compress, squeeze
  3. to stultify, stop, or cause to falter, inhibit

Constricted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in tight, squeezed

    similar: bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, contracted, squeezed, tight, tightened, attenuate, attenuated, elongate, linear, lanky, rangy, reedy, shoestring, spindly, stalky, stringy, twiggy, willowy, wispy, fine, hairline, narrow, needlelike, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim, slim-jim, thin, ultrathin, lank, spare
    opposite: broad, fat, wide, chunky, squat, stocky, stumpy, thick, thickset, bulky, massive, voluminous, thickish, widish

Constricted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter

    "the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood"

    similar: compressed, condensed, contracted, shrank
    related: collapsed, deflated, flattened, dried up, shriveled, wilted, withered, abated, decreased, diminished, dwindled, lessened, receded, retreated, withdrew
    opposite: ballooned, expanded, snowballed, swelled
    near: accumulated, grew, increased, ballooned, inflated, puffed (up)

  2. to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

    "constricted the opening with a clamp"

    similar: capsuled, capsulized, collapsed, compacted, compressed, condensed, constringed, contracted, narrowed (down), squeezed, telescoped
    related: crammed, crowded, jammed, jam-packed, packed, abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, shortened, boiled down, downsized, shrank, concentrated, consolidated, simplified, streamlined, decreased, diminished, lessened
    opposite: decompressed, expanded, opened, outspread, outstretched
    near: dilated, dispersed, dissipated, scattered, distended, inflated, swelled

Related Entry: Constrict (verb)

Constrict is a different word from Constricted. The synonyms below are for constrict, not for constricted.

  1. to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter

    "the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood"

    similar: compress, condense, contract, shrink
    related: collapse, deflate, flatten, dry up, shrivel, wilt, wither, abate, decrease, diminish, dwindle, lessen, recede, retreat, withdraw
    opposite: balloon, expand, snowball, swell
    near: accumulate, grow, increase, balloon, inflate, puff (up)

  2. to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

    "constricted the opening with a clamp"

    similar: capsule, capsulize, collapse, compact, compress, condense, constringe, contract, narrow (down), squeeze, telescope
    related: cram, crowd, jam, jam-pack, pack, abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten, boil down, downsize, shrink, concentrate, consolidate, simplify, streamline, decrease, diminish, lessen
    opposite: decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch
    near: dilate, disperse, dissipate, scatter, distend, inflate, swell

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Constricted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Constricted:

bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, contracted, squeezed, tight, tightened, attenuate, attenuated, elongate, linear, lanky, rangy, reedy, shoestring, spindly, stalky, stringy, twiggy, willowy, wispy, fine, hairline, narrow, needlelike, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim, slim-jim, thin, ultrathin, lank, spare, shrank, capsuled, capsulized, collapsed, compacted

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Constricted

Words with the opposite meaning of Constricted:

broad, fat, wide, chunky, squat, stocky, stumpy, thick, thickset, bulky, massive, voluminous, thickish, widish, ballooned, expanded, snowballed, swelled, decompressed, opened, outspread, outstretched

Related Words for Constricted

deflated, flattened, dried up, shriveled, wilted, withered, abated, decreased, diminished, dwindled, lessened, receded, retreated, withdrew, crammed, crowded, jammed, jam-packed, packed, abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, shortened, boiled down, downsized, concentrated, consolidated, simplified, streamlined

Near Antonyms of Constricted

accumulated, grew, increased, inflated, puffed (up), dilated, dispersed, dissipated, scattered, distended

Word Forms of Constricted

Inflections: constricting, constricts

Derived words: constrictive (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Constricted

Latin constrictus, past participle of constringere see constrain

First known use: 1732t

Frequently Asked Questions about Constricted

What does "Constricted" mean?

"Constricted" means to make narrow or draw together. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to make narrow or draw together. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Constricted"?

Other words for "Constricted" include bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, contracted, squeezed, tight and tightened. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Constricted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Constricted"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Constricted". Common alternatives include bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, contracted, squeezed, tight, tightened, attenuate and attenuated.

What is the opposite of "Constricted"?

Antonyms of "Constricted" include broad, fat, wide, chunky, squat, stocky, stumpy and thick. Near antonyms include accumulated, grew, increased and inflated.

How do you use "Constricted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Constricted" in a sentence: "the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood"; "constricted the opening with a clamp".

Is "Constricted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Constricted" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Constricted"?

"Constricted" is pronounced /kən-ˈstrikt/ and divided into syllables as con·strict.

What is the origin of the word "Constricted"?

"Constricted" comes from Latin constrictus, past participle of constringere see constrain. First known use: 1732t.