compress vs contract

contract vs compress

compress and contract both are nouns.

compress and contract both are verbs.

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

As verbs, compress and contract are synonyms defined as:

compress and contract: squeeze or press together

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

compress (noun)	contract (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)	a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
	a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
	(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

compress (verb)	contract (verb)
squeeze or press together	be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
make more compact by or as if by pressing	make or become more narrow or restricted
	become smaller or draw together
	reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
	compress or concentrate
	enter into a contractual arrangement
	make smaller
	squeeze or press together
	engage by written agreement

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