· applying pressure
Synonym(s): compression
Hypernym(s): press, pressure, pressing
· make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data"
Synonym(s): compact, pack_together
Hypernym(s): wedge, squeeze, force
Antonym(s): decompress
· squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
Synonym(s): constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press
Hypernym(s): tighten