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to astringe

to astringe

9.9
Make soft body parts, like the mouth or skin, feel tighter and drier
  • verb
  • /əˈstrɪndʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : astringir
  • The powder is used in medicine to astringe wounds and promote healing.

Examples

  • Some herbal teas are believed to astringe the throat and help reduce irritation.

  • The doctor decided to astringe the wound to reduce bleeding.

  • Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth, leaving a dry sensation.

  • The medication astringes the tissues effectively.

  • Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth, leaving a dry sensation.

  • Some herbal teas are believed to astringe the throat and help reduce irritation.

  • The powder is used in medicine to astringe wounds and promote healing.

Synonyms

to tighten
vsto astringe
145 1.5

To make something hold firmly, like a bolt or belt

is specific to body tissues contracting rather than to general physical change
to constrict
vsto astringe
30 5.6

To become tighter because of pressure or shrinking

is specific to body tissues causing them to contract

Antonyms

to relax
∞ 1.0

To feel less nervous and more calm

to loosen
88 1.0

Make something less tight so it can move or open

How Tight

to constrict
30 5.6
to astringe
  • Specialized
9.9
to contract
52 3.0
to tighten
145 1.5

Surface Forms

astringe infinitive
astringed past
astringed past participle
astringing present participle
astringes third person singular

Etymology

The word astringe comes from the Latin parts ad- ('to') and stringere ('to draw tight'), a root you also see in string and strict. So, to astringe is to make body tissues 'draw tight' or contract, which explains the dry, tight feeling it can cause.