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Verb Concept
EN
compress  constrict  squeeze  compact  contract
EN
Squeeze or press together WordNet 3.0
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Squeeze or press together WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume. OmegaWiki
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She compressed her lips WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The spasm contracted the muscle WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement. Wiktionary
IS A
tighten
HAS KIND
astringe
bear down
choke
choke
choke
+4 relations
DERIVATION
compression
compression
compressor
constriction
constrictor
+6 relations
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press
Wiktionary
EN
compress
OmegaWiki
EN
compress
VerbAtlas
PRESS • PUSH • FOLD va:0469f

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