Distention
Distention noun - The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.
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Synonyms for Distention
Misgiving and distention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misgiving" instead a noun "Distention".
Misgiving
Misgiving noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Distention and misgiving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distention" instead a noun "Misgiving".
Nearby Word: misgiven
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- anxiety and distention
- anxiety and misgiving
- fear and distention
- fear and misgiving
- dread and distention
- dread and misgiving
- worry and distention
- worry and misgiving
- disquiet and distention
- disquiet and misgiving
- stress and distention
- stress and misgiving
- nervousness and distention
- nervousness and misgiving
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Misgiving and Distention. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/distention/misgiving
Distention & Misgiving. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/distention/misgiving>.
Misgiving or Distention. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/distention/misgiving.
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