astringe

verbs

constrict or bind or draw together
"Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth"
is derived from
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
squeeze or press together
"she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
become constricted or compressed
"The cold substance astringes"
is derived from
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
become tight or as if tight
"Her throat constricted"