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gag vs compact

compact vs gag

gag and compact both are nouns.

gag is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

gag and compact both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gag Yes No Yes No
compact Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, compact is a hypernym of gag; that is, compact is a word with a broader meaning than gag:
  • gag: be too tight; rub or press
  • compact: squeeze or press together
Other hypernyms of gag include compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze.
gag (noun) compact (noun)
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter a small and economical car
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
gag (adjective) compact (adjective)
closely and firmly united or packed together
briefly giving the gist of something
having a short and solid form or stature
gag (verb) compact (verb)
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake squeeze or press together
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit compress into a wad
cause to retch or choke make more compact by or as if by pressing
make jokes or quips have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
be too tight; rub or press
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
prevent from speaking out
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