Constricted

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of constrict form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Narrowed, especially by application of pressure, drawn together by constriction.
Adjective
  1. 1
    drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically wordnet
  2. 2
    especially tense; especially in some dialects wordnet

Synonyms

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pinchedangustifoliateangustirostrateangustisellateangustiseptalauthoritarian

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"Marsland says the mice that ate less soluble fiber had strong allergic reactions to the dust, including the presence of inflammatory compounds in the lungs and constricted airways similar to what’s seen in people."

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