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swell (up)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of swell (up)

as in increase, raise

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for swell (up)

aggrandize,
amplify,
augment,
beef (up),
boost,
compound,
enlarge,
escalate,
expand,
extend,
increase,
multiply,
raise

infuse,
inject,
insert,
interfuse,
introduce

elongate,
lengthen,
prolong,
protract

affix,
attach,
fasten,
fix,
graft,
hitch,
tag,
tie

enhance,
heighten,
intensify,
magnify

add,
adjoin,
annex,
append,
subjoin,
tack (on)

complement,
supplement,
supply

enforce,
reinforce
(also reenforce),
strengthen

maximize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for swell (up)

abate,
bate,
deduct,
knock off,
remove,
subtract,
take off

detach,
disconnect,
disjoin,
separate,
unfasten

amputate,
cut,
excise,
lop (off),
sever

contract,
decrease,
diminish,
lessen,
lower,
reduce

abbreviate,
abridge,
curtail,
shorten

compress,
condense,
constrict,
cut back,
retrench

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“Swell (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swell%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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