embrace vs squeeze

embrace and squeeze both are nouns.

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

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

embrace: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
squeeze: a tight or amorous embrace

Other hyponyms of embrace include cuddle, nestle, snuggle, clinch, hug.

As verbs, embrace and squeeze are synonyms defined as:

embrace and squeeze: hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Other synonyms of embrace include bosom, hug.

embrace (noun)	squeeze (noun)
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a close affectionate and protective acceptance	an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
the state of taking in or encircling	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

embrace (verb)	squeeze (verb)
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own	press firmly
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	squeeze or press together
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory	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