Constrict and Release

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Constrict verb - To become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter.

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Release is an antonym for constrict in inhibit topic.

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

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Constrict is an antonym for release.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

constrict enemies

release enemies

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Release and Constrict. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/constrict/release

Constrict & Release. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/constrict/release>.

Release or Constrict. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/constrict/release.

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