Distend and Lessen

Opposite meaning words

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

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Lessen is an antonym for distend in bulge topic.

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Usage example: we lessened our efforts as it became clear they weren't having an effect

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Distend is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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