constriction
Translation
constriction, tightening, narrowing, restriction
Examples
He felt a constriction in his chest.
He felt a constriction in his chest.
The new law is a constriction of our freedom.
The new law is a constriction of our freedom.
Grammar Patterns
a constriction ((of sth.)) a narrowing or tightening of something He felt a constriction in his chest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tightening, narrowing, restriction; Antonyms: expansion, release
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'stringere' (to draw tight).
Memory Tips
Think of a boa constrictor snake squeezing its prey to remember the meaning of 'tightening'.