estrechar

Definitions of estrechar
  1. verb
    become tight or as if tight
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    type of:
    angostar, apretar, contraerse, estirarse, estrecharse
    become tight or tighter
  2. verb
    make or become more narrow or restricted
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    antonyms:
    ampliar, ampliarse, dilatar, dilatarse, ensanchar, ensancharse
    become broader or wider or more extensive
    type of:
    cambiar, sufrir un cambio
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  3. verb
    become tight or tighter
    synonyms: angostar, apretar, contraerse, estirarse, estrecharse
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    atesar, atiesar, estirarse, ponerse tieso, tensar
    become taut or tauter
    apretar, compactar, comprimir, estrujar, prensar
    squeeze or press together
    ahogar, estrangular, sofocar
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    convulsionar, crispar
    contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
    convulsionar, crispar
    cause to contract
    ahogar, estrangular, sofocar
    wring the neck of
    type of:
    cambiar, sufrir un cambio
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  4. verb
    squeeze or press together
    synonyms: apretar, compactar, comprimir, estrujar, prensar
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    ahogar, estrangular, sofocar
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    convulsionar, crispar
    contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
    convulsionar, crispar
    cause to contract
    ahogar, estrangular, sofocar
    wring the neck of
    type of:
    angostar, apretar, contraerse, estirarse, estrecharse
    become tight or tighter
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