Constricting
Constricting noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.
Usage example: the constant constricting of the animal's throat had caused permanent damage
Swelling is an antonym for constricting.
Swelling
Swelling noun - A small rounded mass of swollen tissue.
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Synonyms for Swelling
Constricting is an antonym for swelling.
Nearby Word: swell
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- Unfortunately, in spite of the massive speed increase, this has a much bigger backlash on his body than when he used it against Vegeta since he combined it with a form that already drains energy steadily, resulting in his muscles violently swelling and constricting.
Source: Next Tier Power-Up
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