squeeze

/skwˈiːz/

/ˈskwiz/

[verb] [noun]

to squeeze

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

synonyms : crush

mash

squash

squelch

to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it

squeeze tightly between the fingers

synonyms : nip

pinch

twinge

twitch

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

synonyms : bosom

embrace

hug

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

synonyms : coerce

force

hale

pressure

squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

synonyms : force

wedge

squeeze or press together

synonyms : compact

press or force

synonyms : shove

stuff

thrust

obtain by coercion or intimidation

synonyms : extort

Squeeze

a tight or amorous embrace

synonyms : clinch

hug

the act of gripping and pressing firmly

synonyms : squeezing

an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

synonyms : power play

squeeze play

the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

a twisting squeeze

synonyms : wring

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

synonyms : credit crunch

liquidity crisis

Examples

1. Budget cuts are putting the squeeze on scientific research.

2. She squeezed the orange, releasing the refreshing pulp into her glass.

3. He added a squeeze of lemon to his fish tacos for a citrusy twist.

4. She puts the squeeze on her mother for a hundred bucks every month.

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