Constrict and Retrench

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

Retrench verb - Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully.

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Constrict and retrench are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Retrench".

Nearby Words: retrenchment, retrenching

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