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constrict

Cross references:
  1. contract              
 
con.strict \k*n-'strikt\ \-'strik-tiv\ vb [L constrictus, pp. of 
   constringere] 1a: to draw together  1b: COMPRESS, SQUEEZE  2: to cause to 
   falter : STULTIFY  : to become constricted  - con.stric.tive aj