fomentation vs compress

fomentation and compress both are nouns.

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

fomentation (noun)	compress (noun)
deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)	a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice

fomentation (verb)	compress (verb)
	squeeze or press together
	make more compact by or as if by pressing