Collapse and Decompress

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Collapse

Collapse verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.
Usage example: the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odyssey
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Decompress is an antonym for collapse.
Nearby Words: collapsed, collapsing, collapsible, collapsable

Decompress

Decompress verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.
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Collapse is an antonym for decompress.
Nearby Words: decompression, decompressing, decompressor, decompaction
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