astringe

Verb

Meaning

To bind fast; to constrict; to contract; to cause parts to draw together; to compress.

Source: Webster's dictionary

close contract compact collapse restrict capsule compress curb restrain squeeze choke confine condense strangle constrict

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ream increase open spread grow extend

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press contract narrow compact compress squeeze

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The cold substance astringes Source: Internet

Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth Source: Internet