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astringe

DEFINITIONS OF: astringe

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v constrict or bind or draw together

“Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth”
Type of:
compact, compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze
squeeze or press together

v become constricted or compressed

“The cold substance astringes
Type of:
constrict, constringe, narrow
become tight or as if tight
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