overbear vs constrict
constrict vs overbearoverbear and constrict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overbear | No | No | Yes | No |
| constrict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
constrict is a hypernym of
overbear; that is, constrict is a
word with a broader meaning than overbear:
- overbear: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
- constrict: squeeze or press together
| overbear (verb) | constrict (verb) |
|---|---|
| contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery | become tight or as if tight |
| bear too much | squeeze or press together |
| overcome |
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