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narrow (down)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of narrow (down)

to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

plans to narrow down the scope of the investigation into the government scandal

Synonyms of narrow (down)

capsule, capsulize, collapse, compact, compress, condense, constrict, constringe, contract, squeeze, telescope

Words Related to narrow (down)

cram, crowd, jam, jam-pack, pack

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

boil down, downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

decrease, diminish, lessen

Near Antonyms of narrow (down)

dilate, disperse, dissipate, scatter

distend, inflate, swell

Antonyms of narrow (down)

decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch

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