OUTSPREADING Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For OUTSPREADING
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| closing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • final or ending noun • the act of closing something • the last section of a communication • approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap • termination of operations • a concluding action | ||||||||
| constricting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom | ||||||||
| contracting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • becoming infected | ||||||||
| folding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape • a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock • the act of folding adjective satellite • capable of being folded up and stored | ||||||||
| narrowing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an instance of becoming narrow • a decrease in width • the act of making something narrower adjective satellite • becoming gradually narrower • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom | ||||||||
| receding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a slow or gradual disappearance • the act of becoming more distant adjective satellite • (of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| retreating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset • an area where you can be alone • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation • the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb • pull back or move away or backward • move away, as for privacy • move back • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity | ||||||||
