[ˈmasɑː(d)ʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain
(e.g: massage can ease tiredness)


Phrases:
- massage someone's ego

Origin:
late 19th century: from French, from masser ‘knead, treat with massage’, probably from Portuguese amassar ‘knead’, from massa ‘dough’

[ˈmasɑː(d)ʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- rub and knead (a person or part of the body) with the hands
(e.g: she massaged his tired muscles)

- manipulate (facts or figures) to give a more acceptable result
(e.g: the accusation was that the evidence had been massaged to suit the policy)


Phrases:
- massage someone's ego

Origin:
late 19th century: from French, from masser ‘knead, treat with massage’, probably from Portuguese amassar ‘knead’, from massa ‘dough’