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give the axe vs squeeze out

squeeze out vs give the axe

give the axe and squeeze out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give the axe No No Yes No
squeeze out No No Yes No
As verbs, squeeze out is a hyponym of give the axe; that is, squeeze out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give the axe:
  • give the axe: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
  • squeeze out: to press or force out
Other hyponyms of give the axe include retire, pension off, clean out, furlough, lay off, dismiss, drop, send away, send packing.
give the axe (verb) squeeze out (verb)
terminate a relationship abruptly extract (liquid) by squeezing or pressing
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position cause to come out in a squirt
form or shape by forcing through an opening
obtain with difficulty
make by laborious and precarious means
to press or force out
Difference between give the axe and squeeze out

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