DISTENDING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word distending. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word distending. (close relations)

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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

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