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DISTENSION Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word distension. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DISTENSION

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
compression
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an increase in the density of something

• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

• encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required

• applying pressure

constriction
nounn
noun

• a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

• tight or narrow compression

• a tight feeling in some part of the body

• the action or process of compressing

contraction
nounn
noun

• (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

• a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

• the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

shrinkage
nounn
noun

• process or result of becoming less or smaller

• the amount by which something shrinks

• the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store

tightening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of making something tighter

Alternatives for COMPRESSION

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Alternatives for CONSTRICTION

Words (14)

Alternatives for CONTRACTION

Words (7)
Phrases (2)

Alternatives for SHRINKAGE

Words (7)

Alternatives for TIGHTENING

Words (16)
Phrases (1)