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astringe

verb

Become constricted or compressed

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
ST
Scrabble score
9

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verb

  1. Become constricted or compressed

    “The cold substance astringes”

verb

  1. Constrict or bind or draw together

    “Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth”

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Example Sentences

The cold substance astringes
Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth

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