Distend and Wilt

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

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Wilt is an antonym for distend.

Wilt verb - To be limp from lack of water or vigor.

Usage example: the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days

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Distend is an antonym for wilt.

Nearby Words: wilted, wilting

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