Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of distention Find synonyms for: Noun 1. dilatation, distension, distention, physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition usage: the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions 2. distention, distension, expansion, enlargement usage: the act of expanding by pressure from within WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of distention (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: recondite Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language