constriction vs squeeze

squeeze vs constriction

constriction and squeeze both are nouns.

constriction is not a verb while squeeze is a verb.

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

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

constriction: the action or process of compressing
squeeze: the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

Other hyponyms of constriction include spasm, strangulation, vasoconstriction.

constriction (noun)	squeeze (noun)
the action or process of compressing	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a tight feeling in some part of the body	an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
tight or narrow compression	a tight or amorous embrace
a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel	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

constriction (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

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