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CONSTRICTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Constricts.

Constricts - as a verb

Squeeze or press together

Example: "She compressed her lips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compactcompresscontractpresssqueeze
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become tight or as if tight

Example: "Her throat constricted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constringenarrow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The snake constricts its prey before swallowing it whole."
"The tight bandage constricts blood flow to the injured area."
"Emotional stress often constricts our ability to think clearly."
"The cold weather constricts the blood vessels, causing numbness in the extremities."
"She constricts her diet to lose weight."
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Word Game Points

Is CONSTRICTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, constricts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONSTRICTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CONSTRICTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, constricts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONSTRICTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CONSTRICTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, constricts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONSTRICTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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