Constrict and Relent

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

Relent verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Usage example: the fury of the storm relented, and the next day the sun finally broke through the clouds

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Constrict and relent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Relent".

Nearby Word: relenting

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

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

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

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