Constrict and Deflate

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

Usage example: the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood

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

Deflate verb - Release contained air or gas from.

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Constrict and deflate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Deflate".

Nearby Words: deflation, deflating, deflator

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