DISTENDING Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word distending. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| stretching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • act of expanding by lengthening or widening • exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent | ||||||
| swelling | nounn | |||||
noun • an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings • the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) | ||||||
| bloating | nounn | |||||
noun • swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas verb • become bloated or swollen or puff up • make bloated or swollen | ||||||
| expanding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||
| inflating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • exaggerate or make bigger • fill with gas or air • cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit • increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value • become inflated | ||||||
| dilate | verbv | |||||
verb • become wider • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||
