Compress and Toughen

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

Toughen and compress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toughen" instead a verb "Compress".

Nearby Words: compressed, compression, compacted, compressing, compaction

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

Compress and toughen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compress" instead a verb "Toughen".

Nearby Words: tough, toughness, toughening, tougher