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))

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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