Synonyms of compressing

Noun


1. compression, compressing, press, pressure, pressing

usage: applying pressure

Verb


1. compress, compact, pack together, wedge, squeeze, force

usage: make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data"

2. compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press, tighten

usage: squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"

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