Astringe

//əˈstɹɪnd͡ʒ// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To constrict, to compress obsolete, transitive
  2. 2
    become constricted or compressed wordnet
  3. 3
    To become constricted or compressed intransitive, obsolete
  4. 4
    constrict or bind or draw together wordnet
  5. 5
    To bind by moral or legal obligation.

    "God's mind was to astringe and bind the Church perpetually to it."

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