Compress and Straining

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

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Straining is an antonym for compress.

Straining noun - An intense or violent exertion.

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Compress is an antonym for straining in topics: stretch, filter, work very hard, cause mental stress.

Nearby Words: strain, strained, strainer

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