attempt vs squeeze

squeeze vs attempt

attempt and squeeze both are nouns.

attempt and squeeze both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No
squeeze	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, squeeze is a hyponym of attempt; that is, squeeze is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:

attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
squeeze: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

Other hyponyms of attempt include batting, best, worst, bid, play, crack, fling, go, offer, pass, whirl, essay, foray, contribution, part, share, liberation, mug's game, power play, squeeze play, seeking, shot, stab, shot, nisus, pains, strain, striving, battle, struggle, takeover attempt, run, test, trial, test, trial.

attempt (noun)	squeeze (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
the act of attacking	an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
	a tight or amorous embrace
	the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
	a twisting squeeze
	(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

attempt (verb)	squeeze (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	press firmly
make an effort or attempt	squeeze or press together
	squeeze tightly between the fingers
	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
	hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
	to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
	press or force
	obtain by coercion or intimidation
	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

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