Pesquisar
to squeeze
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espremer, apertar
to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands
Transitive: to squeeze sth
02
espremer, apertar
to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it
Transitive: to squeeze sth
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abraçar, apertar
to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace
Transitive: to squeeze sb
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apertar, pressionar
to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands
Transitive: to squeeze sb
05
espremer, passar
to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space
Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
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espremer, apertar
to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space
Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
07
extrair, obter
to obtain something from someone with effort, persuasion, or difficulty
Transitive: to squeeze sth from sb | to squeeze sth out of sb
Squeeze
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abraço, esmagamento
a tight or amorous embrace
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compressão, aperto
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
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pressão, coação
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
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compressão, aperto
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
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torção, compressão
a twisting squeeze
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namorado, namorada
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
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pressão de custos, squeeze econômico
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
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compressão, restrição
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
squeeze
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squeezer
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squeezer
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squeezing
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squeezing
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Exemplo
He gently squeezed her hand to convey comfort and reassurance.
The toddler attempted to squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush independently.
The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.
The chef demonstrated how to squeeze the garlic cloves to extract their flavor for the dish.
The plumber squeezed the pipes into the tight space behind the wall.
