Compact and Lessen

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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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Lessen and compact are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Compact".

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

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Compact and lessen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compact" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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