verb and noun as in strong fondness

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contract, shrink, cramp, relax

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Example Sentences

Example:The muscles of his arms contracted with the effort of lifting the heavy object.

Definition:To pull together, bringing parts closer to a central point.

From contract

Example:The fabric shrank in the wash, so laundry detergent directions should be followed carefully.

Definition:To decrease in size or to contract in response to cold or heat and usually with the implication of loss or damage, as in fabric or beliefs.

From shrink

Example:He experienced a cramp in his leg during the marathon.

Definition:To cause a painful and involuntary contraction, typically in muscles.

From cramp

Example:After a long day at work, she needed to relax her tense muscles with a hot bath.

Definition:To release from tension, stress, or strain, as muscles might do after physical exercise or during a break.

From relax