Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nip | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
nip (noun) | squeeze (noun) |
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a small sharp bite or snip | the act of gripping and pressing firmly |
a tart spicy quality | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power |
the property of being moderately cold | a tight or amorous embrace |
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth | the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space |
a small drink of liquor | 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 |
nip (verb) | squeeze (verb) |
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squeeze tightly between the fingers | press firmly |
sever or remove by pinching or snipping | squeeze or press together |
give a small sharp bite to | 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 |