PATULOUSLY Antonyms

• not open or affording passage or access

• (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints

• not open

• used especially of mouth or eyes

• requiring union membership

• with shutters closed

• not open to the general public

• not having an open mind

• blocked against entry

• drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically

• especially tense; especially in some dialects

• reduced in size or pulled together

• in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

• established irrevocably

• closed or secured with or as if with a seal

• undisclosed for the time being

• determined irrevocably

• apply a non-porous coating to something so as to ensure it is impervious

• covered with a waterproof coating

• (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster

• not open

• used especially of mouth or eyes

• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

• become closed

• prevent from entering; shut out

• in a tight or constricted manner

• securely fixed or fastened

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

• a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

• (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

• a twisting squeeze

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

• a tight or amorous embrace

• the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

• press firmly

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• press or force

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• squeeze or press together