Synonyms of compression

compression

noun

kəm-ˈpre-shən 

as in squeezing

the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing

the compression of a long, complicated story into a two-hour movie is never easy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezing
• condensing
• contraction
• condensation
• squeeze
• contracting
• constriction
• compaction
• consolidation
• telescoping
• compacting
• constricting
• concentration
• shortening
• curtailment
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• decreasing
• streamlining
• simplification
• lessening
• diminishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• decompression
• dispersion
• scattering
• inflation
• dissipation
• swelling
• dilation
• distension

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compression

There’s some clear compression going on that doesn’t leave my voice anywhere close to broadcast quality, but at least folks on the other end of a call won’t be trying to parse my voice from all the noises around me. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

My top tip as a frequent flier is to embrace the magic of compression packing cubes. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

The city Medical Examiner determined his cause of death as homicidal asphyxia including compression of the neck and torso. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

From sculpting facial massages to body brushes and compression boots, there are seemingly endless ways to coax away puffiness and encourage a more contoured appearance. — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026