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folding

verb , present participle of fold

Synonyms and Antonyms of folding

1 to lay one part over or against another part of

fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk

Synonyms of folding

Words Related to folding

overlapping, overlaying, overlying

collapsing, telescoping

closing, shutting

plaiting, pleating

Antonyms of folding

extending, opening, spreading, unfolding, unrolling

2 to be unsuccessful

the business folded after just two months

Synonyms of folding

bombing, collapsing, cratering, failing, flaming out, flopping, flunking, foundering, missing, striking out, tanking, washing out

Words Related to folding

floundering, struggling

declining, sinking, skidding, slipping, slumping, waning

crashing, crumbling, miscarrying, misfiring

imploding, self-destructing

Phrases Synonymous with folding

coming a cropper, coming to grief, coming up empty, dying on the vine, falling flat, falling on one's face, falling short, laying an egg

Near Antonyms of folding

cooking, flourishing, prospering, thriving

prevailing, triumphing, winning

Antonyms of folding

clicking, coming off, delivering, going, going over, panning out, succeeding, working out

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