compact vs compress

compact and compress both are nouns.

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

As verbs, compact and compress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compact include constrict, contract, press, squeeze.

As verbs, compact and compress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compact include pack together.

compact (noun)	compress (noun)
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse	a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
a small and economical car
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

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

compact (verb)	compress (verb)
squeeze or press together	squeeze or press together
compress into a wad	make more compact by or as if by pressing
make more compact by or as if by pressing
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily