compress | Definition of compress

Synonyms and Antonyms of compress

1 to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters

Synonyms of compress

capsule, capsulize, collapse, compact, condense, constrict, constringe, contract, narrow (down), squeeze, telescope

Words Related to compress

cram, crowd, jam, jam-pack, pack

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

boil down, downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

decrease, diminish, lessen

Near Antonyms of compress

dilate, disperse, dissipate, scatter

distend, inflate, swell

Antonyms of compress

decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch

2 to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter

the substance can compress under pressure

Synonyms of compress

condense, constrict, contract, shrink

Words Related to compress

collapse, deflate, flatten

dry up, shrivel, wilt, wither

abate, decrease, diminish, dwindle, lessen

recede, retreat, withdraw

Near Antonyms of compress

accumulate, grow, increase

balloon, inflate, puff (up)

Antonyms of compress

balloon, expand, snowball, swell