1. (

• compress ,
• constrict ,
• squeeze ,
• compact ,
• contract ,
• press ,

) squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle" ;

2. (

• constrict ,
• constringe ,
• narrow ,

) become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted" ;

1. (

• constricting ,
• constrictive ,
• narrowing

) (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom ;