ASTRICTION Antonyms

10 antonyms for astriction. (opposite meanings)


	Word	Save	Syns..	Usage	Type
	constipation				noun n
noun • irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis • the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
	expansion				noun n
noun • the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope • a function expressed as a sum or product of terms • a discussion that provides additional information • adding information or detail
	flow				verb, noun v, n
noun • the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) • the amount of fluid that flows in a given time • the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression • any uninterrupted stream or discharge • something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously • dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas • the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause verb • move or progress freely as if in a stream • move along, of liquids • cause to flow • be abundantly present • fall or flow in a certain way • cover or swamp with water • undergo menstruation
	flux				verb, noun v, n
noun • the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface • a flow or discharge • a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed • excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea) • a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action • the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle • (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area • in constant change verb • move or progress freely as if in a stream • become liquid or fluid when heated • mix together different elements
	freedom				noun n
noun • the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints • immunity from an obligation or duty
	laxity				noun n
noun • the condition of being physiologically lax • the quality of being lax and neglectful
	looseness				noun n
noun • frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor • freedom from restraint • a lack of strict accuracy; laxity of practice • the quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints • movement or space for movement • dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
	openness				noun n
noun • without obstructions to passage or view • characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive • willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
	relaxation				noun n
noun • (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers • (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance • a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry • an occurrence of control or strength weakening • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount • the act of making less strict
	release				verb, noun v, n
noun • merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film) • the act of liberating someone or something • a process that liberates or discharges something • an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • euphemistic expressions for death • a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation • a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism • activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion • the act of allowing a fluid to escape • a formal written statement of relinquishment • (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone verb • release, as from one's grip • grant freedom to; free from confinement • let (something) fall or spill from a container • prepare and issue for public distribution or sale • eliminate (a substance) • generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids • make (information) available for publication • part with a possession or right • release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition • make (assets) available