contract vs compress

compress vs contract

contract and compress both are nouns.

contract and compress both are verbs.

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

As verbs, contract and compress are synonyms defined as:

contract and compress: squeeze or press together

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

contract (noun)	compress (noun)
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid	a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
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

contract (verb)	compress (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness	squeeze or press together
make or become more narrow or restricted	make more compact by or as if by pressing
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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