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Meaning of astringe | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
əˈstɹɪnd͡ʒ

Definitions

  1. To constrict, to compress
    obsolete, transitive
  2. To become constricted or compressed
    intransitive, obsolete
  3. To bind by moral or legal obligation.

Equivalents

Italiano astringe
日本語 収斂
Türkçe büzmek

Examples

“God's mind⟳ was to astringe and bind⟳ the Church perpetually to it.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

astringed astringes astringeth astringing astrogate astrogated

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