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- [uh-strinj]
- /əˈstrɪndʒ/
- /əstrˈɪndʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-strinj]
- /əˈstrɪndʒ/
Definitions of astringe word
- verb astringe to contract or become contracted 3
- verb with object astringe to compress; bind together; constrict. 1
- noun astringe (transitive, obsolete) To constrict, to compress. 1
- verb astringe (Transitive Verb) OBS To constrict, to compress. 0
- verb astringe (Intransitive Verb) OBS To become constricted or compressed. 0
- verb astringe To bind by moral or legal obligation. 0
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Origin of astringe
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < Latin astringere to draw together, equivalent to a- a-5 + stringere to draw; see stringent
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Parts of speech for Astringe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
astringe popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astringe
verb astringe
- circumscribe — If someone's power or freedom is circumscribed, it is limited or restricted.
- cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
- compress — When you compress something or when it compresses, it is pressed or squeezed so that it takes up less space.
- restrict — to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
- curb — If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.
Antonyms for astringe
verb astringe
- release — to lease again.
- lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
- liberate — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
- stretch — to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out): to stretch oneself out on the ground.
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
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