distend
How many syllables in distend?
There are 2 syllables in the word distend.Divide distend into syllables:
dis · tend
How to pronounce distend:
Definition of distend:
- distend:
- The past tense of Distend is distended.
Synonyms for distend:
swell
swell up
tumefy
tumesce
Antonyms for distend:
abate
abbreviate
abridge
be calm
block
bob
cave in
chop
clip
close
collapse
compress
conceal
concentrate
condense
constrict
contract
cramp
crop
curtail
cut
cut back
cut down
cut off
cut short
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