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DISTENDS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word distends. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word distends. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DISTENDS

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bulges
verbv
noun

• something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

verb

• swell or protrude outwards

• bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge

• bulge outward

• cause to bulge or swell outwards

expands
verbv
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

inflates
verbv
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

swells
verbv
noun

• the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

• a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

• a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

• become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

• expand abnormally

• come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

• come up, as of a liquid

• cause to become swollen

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

Best Hypernyms For DISTENDS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for distends, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
bloat intumesce swell tumefy tumesce widen
Phrases (1)
swell up

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