Constrict and Decompress
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Constrict
Constrict verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.
Usage example: constricted the opening with a clamp
Decompress is an antonym for constrict.
Decompress
Decompress verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.
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Synonyms for Decompress
Constrict is an antonym for decompress.
Nearby Words: decompression, decompressing, decompressor, decompaction
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