massage (EN)

noun, verb

noun “massage”

1. the process of using hands to press and rub a person's body to help reduce muscle and joint pain
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   After a long day at work, she booked a massage to help relax her sore muscles.

verb “massage”

1. to use hands to press, rub, and squeeze someone's body or a part of their body to help them relax or reduce pain
   After a long day at work, John massaged his sore shoulders to relieve the tension.
2. to rub a cream, oil, or other substance into the skin or hair
   She massaged the oil into her scalp to help with dryness.
3. to alter information or data to make them appear better or more favorable than they actually are
   The company massaged the sales numbers to make their performance look more impressive.