distend vs bloat
bloat vs distenddistend is not a noun while bloat is a noun.
distend and bloat both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| distend | No | No | Yes | No |
| bloat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
bloat is a hypernym of
distend; that is, bloat is a
word with a broader meaning than distend:
- distend: cause to expand as if by internal pressure
- bloat: make bloated or swollen
| distend (noun) | bloat (noun) |
|---|---|
| swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas |
| distend (verb) | bloat (verb) |
|---|---|
| become wider | become bloated or swollen or puff up |
| swell from or as if from internal pressure | make bloated or swollen |
| cause to expand as if by internal pressure |
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