Synonyms of press
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Another word for press is depress. Other synonyms of press are squash, condense and mash.
Synonyms and similar words for press
nounA printing machine.
- printing pressSynonym of printing house (“an institutional or commercial publisher”).
nounAn enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).
nounA commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.
- press-gangA body of men employed to force others (impress them) into military service, especially naval service.
verbTo activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
verbTo compress, squeeze.
- thringTo thrust; crowd; press; squeeze.
- thrutchTo crowd; throng; squeeze; huddle together.
- compact
- telescope
- compactify humorous
- condenseTo concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.
- densitizeTo make more dense.
- pack
- mashTo press down hard (on).
- scrunch
- smushTo mash or push down or in; compress.
- squoosh
- squashTo beat or press into pulp or a flat mass; to crush.
- squishTo squeeze, compress, or crush (especially something moist).
- squeeze
- astringe obsolete
verbTo clasp, hold in an embrace.
verbTo force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
- impelTo drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.
verbTo try to force (something upon someone).
verbTo lay stress upon.
- emphasizeTo stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
verbTo throng, crowd.
- assemble
- begatherTo gather about; gather round; assemble.
- collect
- congregateTo come together; to assemble; to meet.
- congress
- crowdTo press forward; to advance by pushing.
- fall in with
- flock
- forgatherTo assemble or gather together in one place, to gather up; to congregate.
- gather
- gather upTo gather, assemble or collect, usually into a group or mass.
- group
- herd
- leagueTo form an association; to unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support.
- mass
- meet
- meet up
- muster
- team
- team upTo join into a team, or into teams.
- throngTo crowd or press, as persons; to oppress or annoy with a crowd of living beings.
Meaning of press
- noun An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.
- noun A device used to apply pressure to an item.
- noun A crowd.
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