massage

noun

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mas·sage | \ mə-ˈsäzh

, -ˈsäj

Definition of massage

(Entry 1 of 2)

: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes gave him a neck massage

massage

verb

massaged; massaging

Definition of massage (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to subject to massage

2a : to treat flatteringly : blandish

b : manipulate, doctor massaged the data to help his cause

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Examples of massage in a Sentence

Noun She gave him a neck massage. using massage to help relax Verb She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone. a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected

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