compress vs squeeze

compress and squeeze both are nouns.

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

As verbs, compress and squeeze are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compress include compact, constrict, contract, press.

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

Other hypernyms of compress include force, wedge.

compress (noun)	squeeze (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
	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

compress (verb)	squeeze (verb)
squeeze or press together	press firmly
make more compact by or as if by pressing	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