Distention
Distention noun - The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.
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Synonyms for Distention
Intumescence and distention are semantically related In some cases you can use "Intumescence" instead a noun "Distention".
Intumescence
Intumescence noun - Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion).
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Synonyms for Intumescence
Distention and intumescence are semantically related in swollen object topic. Sometimes you can use "Distention" instead a noun "Intumescence".
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Related pairs
- extension and distention
- extension and intumescence
- appendage and distention
- appendage and intumescence
- prominence and distention
- prominence and intumescence
- bunch and distention
- bunch and intumescence
- lump and distention
- lump and intumescence
- protuberance and distention
- protuberance and intumescence
- bump and distention
- bump and intumescence
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Intumescence and Distention. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/distention/intumescence
Distention & Intumescence. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/distention/intumescence>.
Intumescence or Distention. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/distention/intumescence.
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