Constrict and Puff up

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

Usage example: the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood

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Puff up is an antonym for constrict.

Puff up verb - Make larger or distend.

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Constrict is an antonym for puff up.

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