SPREADEAGLE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word spreadeagle. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPREADEAGLE
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| expand | 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 | ||||||||
| extend | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend in scope or range or area • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • span an interval of distance, space or time • make available; provide • thrust or extend out • reach outward in space • offer verbally • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • expand the influence of • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • cause to move at full gallop • open or straighten out; unbend • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • prolong the time allowed for payment of • continue or extend • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | ||||||||
| stretch out | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • lie down comfortably • thrust or extend out • extend one's body or limbs • stretch (the neck) so as to see better | ||||||||
| rout | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disorderly crowd of people • an overwhelming defeat verb • cause to flee • dig with the snout • make a groove in • defeat disastrously | ||||||||
| spread-eagle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective satellite • with arms and legs stretched out and apart verb • stretch out completely • stretch over • execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out • stand with arms and legs spread out • defeat disastrously | ||||||||
