Constrict and Restrict

Constrict

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

Restrict is a synonym for constrict in squeeze topic. In some cases you can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Constrict", when it comes to topics like limit, impede, inhibit.

Restrict

Restrict verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.
Usage example: will restrict access to the laboratory

Constrict is a synonym for restrict in confine topic. You can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Restrict".

Common collocations

view constrict view restrict view
movement constrict movement restrict movement
flow constrict flow restrict flow
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