constriction

Phonetic Respelling: [ kuhn-strik-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. 1 a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel; 2 tight or narrow compression; 3 a tight feeling in some part of the body; 4 the action or process of compressing

Sentence:

The constriction of the tuxedo made the ring bearer uncomfortable.

More example sentences:

The constriction of the tuxedo made the ring bearer uncomfortable.

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Synonyms:

bottleneck; chokepoint;tightness; compression

Antonyms:

loosening; opening

How many syllables in constriction?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide constriction into syllables:

con-stric-tion

Constriction rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- diction
- fiction
- friction
Three Syllable Rhymes
- addiction
- affliction
- conviction
- depiction
- eviction
- infliction
- nonfiction
- prediction
- restriction
Four Syllable Rhymes
- benediction
- contradiction
- crucifixion
- dereliction
- interdiction
- jurisdiction

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