Compact and Disperse

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Compact verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.

Usage example: compact the snow into a tight ball for throwing

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Disperse is an antonym for compact in topics: pack closely, make condensed.

Disperse verb - To go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole.

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Compact is an antonym for disperse.

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