Constringe and Outstretch

Constringe

Constringe verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.
Usage example: a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut

Outstretch is an antonym for constringe.

Outstretch

Outstretch verb - To arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area.

Constringe is an antonym for outstretch.
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