Constrict and Distend

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Constrict verb - To become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter.

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Distend and constrict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Distend" instead a verb "Constrict".

Distend verb - Cause to expand as it by internal pressure.

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Constrict and distend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constrict" instead a verb "Distend".

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