contraction - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

Synonyms

• contraction

More generic

• decrease
• diminution
• reduction
• step-down

Opposite / Antonyms

• expansion

Noun

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

Synonyms

• contraction
• muscle contraction
• muscular contraction

More generic

• shortening

More specific

• Braxton-Hicks contraction
• contracture
• false labor
• tetanus
• uterine contraction
• vaginismus

Noun

a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

Synonyms

• contraction

More generic

• word

Noun

the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

Synonyms

• compression
• condensation
• contraction

More generic

• shrinkage
• shrinking

More specific

• coarctation
• constriction

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