constricting
Definitions
Making something narrower, tighter, or smaller by compressing or squeezing.
Causing a feeling of tightness, restriction, or anxiety.
Examples
The snake was constricting its prey with immense pressure.
She felt a constricting sensation in her chest as the anxiety began to mount.
Synonyms
cramping tightening compressing restricting squeezing binding strangling
Antonyms
expanding loosening releasing widening freeing relaxing opening