astringe vs compact

compact vs astringe

astringe is not a noun while compact is a noun.

astringe is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

astringe and compact both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
astringe	No	No	Yes	No
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, compact is a hypernym of astringe; that is, compact is a word with a broader meaning than astringe:

astringe: constrict or bind or draw together
compact: squeeze or press together

Other hypernyms of astringe include compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze.

astringe (noun)	compact (noun)
	a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
	a small and economical car
	a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

astringe (adjective)	compact (adjective)
	closely and firmly united or packed together
	briefly giving the gist of something
	having a short and solid form or stature

astringe (verb)	compact (verb)
become constricted or compressed	squeeze or press together
constrict or bind or draw together	compress into a wad
	make more compact by or as if by pressing
	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

Difference between astringe and compact

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