gazump vs squeeze

squeeze vs gazump

gazump is not a noun while squeeze is a noun.

gazump and squeeze both are verbs.

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

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

gazump: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation

Other hyponyms of gazump include extort, gouge, rack, wring.

gazump (noun)	squeeze (noun)
	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

gazump (verb)	squeeze (verb)
rip off; ask an unreasonable price	press firmly
raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price	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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