Founder and Swell

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Founder verb - To fall down or in as a result of physical pressure.

Usage example: the twin towers started to sway and suddenly foundered

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Swell is an antonym for founder.

Swell verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

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Founder is an antonym for swell.

Nearby Word: swelling

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