Capsule and Swell

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Capsule verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.

Usage example: newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers

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Swell is an antonym for capsule.

Nearby Words: capsuled, capsuling, capsulation

Swell verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

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Capsule is an antonym for swell.

Nearby Word: swelling

massive capsule

massive swell

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