distend

verb

Meaning

Swell or expand from internal pressure.

Examples

The balloon started to distend as the air pressure inside increased.
Certain medical conditions cause the abdomen to distend painfully.

Synonyms: swell, expand, bloat, dilate, tumesce

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distend

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɛnd/

Definition

Swell or expand from internal pressure.

Examples

The balloon started to distend as the air pressure inside increased.
Certain medical conditions cause the abdomen to distend painfully.
The rubber glove began to distend when filled with water.

Synonyms of distend

Words with a similar meaning to distend:

swell
expand
bloat
dilate
tumesce

Antonyms of distend

Words with the opposite meaning to distend:

shrink
contract

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