Anagrams of: INFLATEDNESS

• gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation

• rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction

• any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis

• firmly closed or secured

• furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

• fastened with strings or cords

• enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness

• pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

• partial or complete loss of hearing

• a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon

• the property of being without strength

• barely audible

• the trait of lacking boldness and courage

• the quality of being dim or lacking contrast

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

• gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation

• rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction