Constrict and Contain

Constrict

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

Contain and constrict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contain" instead a verb "Constrict".

Contain

Contain verb - To have within.

Constrict and contain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Contain".

Nearby Words: container, containing, containment, containable

Common collocations

parts constrict parts contain parts
enemies constrict enemies contain enemies
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