SPREADING Antonyms
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Best Opposite Words For SPREADING
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| centralizing | verbv | |||||
adjective • tending to draw to a central point | ||||||
| clustering | nounn | |||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things | ||||||
| collecting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of gathering something together | ||||||
| gathering | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching | ||||||
| amassing | verbv | |||||
verb • increase in amount by collecting or gathering • get or gather together | ||||||
| bunching | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things • an informal body of friends • any collection in its entirety verb • form into a bunch • gather or cause to gather into a cluster | ||||||
| compacting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • closely and firmly united or packed together noun • a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action • a small and economical car adjective satellite • having a short and solid form or stature • briefly giving the gist of something verb • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • compress into a wad • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||
| concentrating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore • a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water • a concentrated example of something verb • make denser, stronger, or purer • direct one's attention on something • make central • make more concise • draw together or meet in one common center • compress or concentrate • be cooked until very little liquid is left • cook until very little liquid is left | ||||||
| consolidating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • unite into one • make firm or secure; strengthen • bring together into a single whole or system • form into a solid mass or whole • make or form into a solid or hardened mass | ||||||
| gather | verbv | |||||
noun • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching • the act of gathering something verb • assemble or get together • collect in one place • increase in amount by collecting or gathering • conclude from evidence • draw together into folds or puckers • get people together • draw and bring closer • look for (food) in nature • increase or develop | ||||||