compression vs squeeze

compression and squeeze both are nouns.

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

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

Other hyponyms of compression include squeezing, condensation, condensing, compaction, crunch, crush, constriction.

compression (noun)	squeeze (noun)
applying pressure	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required	an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together	a tight or amorous embrace
an increase in the density of something	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

compression (verb)	squeeze (verb)
	press firmly
	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