Squeezing, tightening, or compressing; causing a feeling of discomfort, pressure, or limitation.
Present participle of constrict, used as an adjective. It describes something that is actively squeezing or tightening.
People who've had panic attacks describe constricting sensations in their chest—it's a real physical symptom, not just imagination, because anxiety literally tightens your muscles.
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