Constrict and Lengthen

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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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Lengthen is an antonym for constrict in inhibit topic.

Lengthen verb - To make longer.

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Constrict is an antonym for lengthen.

Nearby Words: length, lengthy, lengthening

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