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constrict vs overbear

overbear vs constrict

constrict and overbear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
constrict No No Yes No
overbear No No Yes No
As verbs, overbear is a hyponym of constrict; that is, overbear is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constrict:
  • constrict: squeeze or press together
  • overbear: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
Other hyponyms of constrict include choke, strangle, prim, astringe, strangulate, convulse, convulse, bear down, choke, fret, gag, choke, scrag.
constrict (verb) overbear (verb)
become tight or as if tight contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
squeeze or press together bear too much
overcome
Difference between constrict and overbear

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