1. (noun) contraction, muscular contraction, muscle contraction
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms: muscular contraction, condensation, compression, muscle contraction, contraction
Antonyms: enlargement, expansion
2. (noun) compression, condensation, contraction
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Synonyms: densification, abridgement, condensation, compressing, abridgment, compression, capsule, concretion, compaction, muscle contraction, condensate, muscular contraction, contraction, condensing
Antonyms: enlargement, expansion
3. (noun) contraction
a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Synonyms: muscular contraction, condensation, compression, muscle contraction
Antonyms: expansion, enlargement
4. (noun) contraction
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Synonyms: muscular contraction, condensation, compression, muscle contraction
Antonyms: expansion, enlargement
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Synonyms and Antonyms of contraction 
