oblige vs squeeze

squeeze vs oblige

oblige is not a noun while squeeze is a noun.

oblige and squeeze both are verbs.

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

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

oblige: force somebody to do something
squeeze: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

Other hyponyms of oblige include force, thrust, walk, coerce, force, hale, pressure, clamor, condemn, shame, apply, enforce, implement, constrain, enforce, impose.

oblige (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

oblige (verb)	squeeze (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	press firmly
provide a service or favor for someone	squeeze or press together
force somebody to do something	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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