Why Decreasing Container Volume Doesn't Increase Temperature?

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I understand that as temperature increases the volume of the container will also rise.
Due to the particles having more KE and coming in contact with the container walls more
frequently and with more force.

My question is.. why isn't the inverse true?

When you decrease the volume of the container shouldn't the temperature increase.
Is it because KE or temperature is a constant?

I could you some clarification. Thanks.
 
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