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Othman
the opposite of (extend) He extended his arm. What is the opposite of (extended) that would fit in the sentence above? Thanks in advance!
Jun 13, 2014 3:43 AM
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Withdrew, pulled back or shrunk in would all be good antonyms!
June 13, 2014
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He withdrew his arm" or "He drew his arm back."
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Withdrew, or even just bent.
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Maybe compressed or constricted?
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I would say "retracted" would work. He retracted his arm. Good luck!
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