Constringe and Dilate

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Constringe verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.

Usage example: a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut

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Dilate is an antonym for constringe.

Dilate verb - Become wider.

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Constringe is an antonym for dilate.

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