Compress and Strengthen

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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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Strengthen is an antonym for compress in compact topic.

Strengthen verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.

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Compress is an antonym for strengthen.

Nearby Words: strength, strengthening

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