clinch vs squeeze

clinch and squeeze both are nouns.

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

As nouns, clinch and squeeze are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of clinch include hug.

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

Other hypernyms of clinch include bosom, embrace, hug.

clinch (noun)	squeeze (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a tight or amorous embrace	an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet	a tight or amorous embrace
a small slip noose made with seizing	the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together	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

clinch (verb)	squeeze (verb)
settle conclusively	press firmly
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)	squeeze or press together
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts	squeeze tightly between the fingers
hold in a tight grasp	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
embrace amorously	hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches	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