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1. compress
verb.
(ˈkɑːmprɛs, kəmˈprɛs)
Make
more
compact
by
or
as
if
by
pressing.
Synonyms
squeeze
compact
pack together
force
pack
wedge
tamp
tamp down
press
Antonyms
decompress
pull
gain
stay
unscrew
Etymology
compress (English)
compresse (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
compressen (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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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).
Synonyms
medical dressing
dressing
fomentation
Antonyms
distributed
loose
tall
disarrange
Etymology
compress (English)
compresse (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
compressen (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. compress
verb.
(ˈkɑːmprɛs, kəmˈprɛs)
Squeeze
or
press
together.
Synonyms
compact
squeeze
tighten
strangulate
constrict
choke
fret
strangle
prim
contract
gag
astringe
scrag
convulse
press
overbear
bear down
Antonyms
prolix
refrain
undercharge
decompression
unclasp
Etymology
compress (English)
compresse (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
compressen (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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