1. past tense and past participle of astringe; to bind tightly or constrict
Usage: formal or literary; rare in modern usage
2. past tense and past participle of astringe; to restrict or limit severely
Usage: formal or literary

Examples

• The medication astringed the tissues, reducing inflammation.
• Her budget was astringed by unexpected expenses.
• The rules astringed the students' freedom of expression.
• The cold water astringed his skin.
• Legal restrictions astringed the company's operations.