Compression and Inflation

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Compression noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

Usage example: the compression of a long, complicated story into a two-hour movie is never easy

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Inflation is an antonym for compression.

Inflation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

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Compression is an antonym for inflation in increase topic.

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