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Beleaguer vs Constrict - What's the difference?

beleaguer | constrict |

As verbs the difference between beleaguer and constrict

is that beleaguer is to besiege; to surround with troops while constrict is to narrow, especially by applying pressure.

beleaguer

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To besiege; to surround with troops.
  • To vex, harass, or beset.

    • Derived terms

    * beleaguerment *

    constrict

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To narrow, especially by applying pressure.

    • Derived terms

    * constriction

    Related terms

    * restrict * strict

    See also

    * constrain