constringe
UK/kәn'strindʒ/US
GRE
Definitions
v.
To constrict or cause to contract
压缩，使收缩
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + stringe (from stringere, draw tight) = to draw tightly together. A rare, technical doublet of constrict.
Root strain still carries 57 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Cold can constringe the surface tissue.