verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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."

Synonyms

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compresscondensepressthrutchwring

Example

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

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