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1. compress

verb. ['ˈkɑːmprɛs, kəmˈprɛs'] make more compact by or as if by pressing.

Etymology

  • compresse (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • compressen (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

Rhymes with Compress

  • transgress
  • nevertheless
  • stds
  • nonetheless
  • l'express
  • dispossess
  • convalesce
  • tcas
  • simplesse
  • repossess
  • reinvests
  • progress
  • kjos
  • hces
  • express'
  • express
  • distress
  • cmos
  • adss
  • abts
  • uys
  • uss
  • undress
  • suppress
  • suggests
  • success
  • requests
  • repress
  • regress
  • redress

2. compress

noun. ['ˈkɑːmprɛs, kəmˈprɛs'] a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever).

Antonyms

Etymology

  • compresse (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • compressen (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. compress

verb. ['ˈkɑːmprɛs, kəmˈprɛs'] squeeze or press together.

Etymology

  • compresse (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • compressen (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))