What is another word for compressing?
Pronunciation: [kəmpɹˈɛsɪŋ] (IPA) 
Compressing is the process of decreasing or shrinking the size of something. There are several synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably depending on the context. One of the most common synonyms is "condensing," which refers to the action of reducing bulk and increasing density. Another synonym is "squeezing," which involves applying pressure to compress a substance. "Compact" can be used to describe something that has been compressed into a smaller and tighter form. "Crushing" is another synonym that refers to reducing something in size by applying force. "Squashing" and "flattening" are also common synonyms for compressing. All these synonyms convey the notion of physically applying force to reduce size.
