massage

//məˈsɑːʒ//
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Noun

massageSingular
massagesPlural
1

The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain.

I got a massage to relieve the tension in my shoulders.

2

A session of such treatment.

I booked a massage at the spa for this afternoon.

Verb

massageInfinitive
massagePresent tense
massagedPast tense
massagedPast participle
massagingPresent participle
massagesThird-person singular
1

To rub and knead the muscles and joints of someone's body with the hands to relieve tension or pain.

She massaged his shoulders to relieve the tension.

2

To manipulate figures, data, or facts to give a more acceptable result.

The company was accused of massaging the sales figures to attract investors.

Synonym

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