Constrict and Reduce

Constrict

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

Reduce is a synonym for constrict in shrivel topic. In some cases you can use "Reduce" instead a verb "Constrict".

Reduce

Reduce verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Usage example: you'll have to reduce the amount of money you spend on unnecessary purchases if you want to have any money left for retirement

Constrict is a synonym for reduce in shrivel topic. Sometimes you can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Reduce".

Nearby Words: reduced, reduction, reducing, reducible

Common collocations

need constrict need reduce need
target constrict target reduce target
points constrict points reduce points
enemies constrict enemies reduce enemies
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