Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb astringe

2 senses of astringe

Sense 1
astringe -- (constrict or bind or draw together; "Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth")
       => compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press -- (squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle")

Sense 2
astringe -- (become constricted or compressed; "The cold substance astringes")
       => constrict, constringe, narrow -- (become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted")