constringe vs astringe
astringe vs constringeconstringe and astringe both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| constringe | No | No | Yes | No |
| astringe | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
astringe is a hyponym of
constringe; that is, astringe is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
constringe:
- constringe: become tight or as if tight
- astringe: become constricted or compressed
Other hyponyms of constringe include
strangulate.
| constringe (verb) | astringe (verb) |
|---|---|
| become tight or as if tight | become constricted or compressed |
| constrict or bind or draw together |
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