Answer: constricts

AnswerCrossword Clue
CONSTRICTSInhibits
CONSTRICTSSqueezes
constrictsBecome narrower
constrictsRestrict
constrictsCONSTRICT, to draw together; to render narrower or smaller
constricts(of a snake) Coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it
constrictsMake narrower, esp. by encircling pressure