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Massage

/ˈmæsɑːʒ/

The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

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📖 Definitions of "Massage"

noun

1
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.
"Having a massage can have many beneficial effects."

verb

1
To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).
2
To manipulate (data, a document etc.) to make it more presentable or more convenient to work with.
3
To falsify (data or accounts).

🔄 Synonyms of "Massage"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
kneadverb	(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
rub downverb	(idiomatic, transitive) To rub from top to bottom, e.g. for cleaning, stripping paint or massage.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Massage"

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Word	Definition
rub downverb	(idiomatic, transitive) To rub from top to bottom, e.g. for cleaning, stripping paint or massage.
kneadnoun	The act of kneading something.
masseurnoun	(massage) A person (especially male) who performs massage.
aromatherapynoun	(alternative medicine) The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
rubnoun	An act of rubbing.
rubbingnoun	An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
massnoun	(physical) Matter, material.
salonnoun	A beauty salon or similar establishment.
manipulateverb	(transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
letternoun	A symbol in an alphabet.
softenverb	(transitive) To make something soft or softer.
disguisenoun	Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.
loungenoun	A large comfortable seat for two or three people or more, a sofa or couch; also called lounge chair.
messagenoun	A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
kneadingnoun	The process by which something is kneaded.
rubdownnoun	A quick, energetic massage.
effleuragenoun	(massage) A form of massage involving smooth strokes of the skin with one's hands.
bodyworknoun	(uncountable) The exterior body of a motor vehicle.
manipulationnoun	The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
chiropracticnoun	(alternative medicine) A system of health care involving manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures, for the purpose of alleviating neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.