Protraction and Shortening

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Protraction noun - The act of prolonging something.

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Shortening is an antonym for protraction in extension topic.

Shortening noun - Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.

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Protraction is an antonym for shortening.

Nearby Words: short, shorten, shortened, shortness

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