Constrict and Squash

Constrict

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

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

Squash

Squash verb - To cause to become a pulpy mass.

Constrict and squash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Squash".

Nearby Words: squashed, squashy, squashing

Common collocations

target constrict target squash target
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