Draw out and Wind up

Opposite meaning terms

Draw out verb - To make longer.

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Wind up is an antonym for draw out.

Wind up verb - To come to an end.

Usage example: her speeches usually wind up with one last joke

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Draw out is an antonym for wind up.

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