clench vs squeeze

squeeze vs clench

clench and squeeze both are nouns.

clench and squeeze both are verbs.

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

As verbs, squeeze is a hypernym of clench; that is, squeeze is a word with a broader meaning than clench:

clench: squeeze together tightly
squeeze: press firmly

clench (noun)	squeeze (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a small slip noose made with seizing	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

clench (verb)	squeeze (verb)
hold in a tight grasp	press firmly
squeeze together tightly	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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