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DISTENSIONS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word distensions. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DISTENSIONS

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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

condensation
nounn
noun

• (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams

• the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state

• atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

• a shortened version of a written work

• the act of increasing the density of something

consolidation
nounn
noun

• combining into a solid mass

• the act of combining into an integral whole

• something that has consolidated into a compact mass

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

decrease
verbv
noun

• a change downward

• a process of becoming smaller or shorter

• the amount by which something decreases

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

reduction
nounn
noun

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

• any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

• the act of reducing complexity

shrinking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• process or result of becoming less or smaller

• the act of becoming less

tightening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of making something tighter

Alternatives for COMPRESSION

Alternatives for CONDENSATION

Alternatives for CONSOLIDATION

Alternatives for CONSTRICTION

Alternatives for CONTRACTION

Alternatives for DECREASE

Alternatives for REDUCTION

Alternatives for SHRINKING

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