press vs squeeze

press and squeeze both are nouns.

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

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

As verbs, press and squeeze are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of press include compact, compress, constrict, contract.

press (noun)	squeeze (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead	an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids	a tight or amorous embrace
a machine used for printing	the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes	a twisting squeeze
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use	(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines	a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
a dense crowd of people	a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
the state of demanding notice or attention

press (verb)	squeeze (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction	press firmly
ask for or request earnestly	squeeze or press together
lift weights	squeeze tightly between the fingers
exert pressure or force to or upon	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure	hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
squeeze or press together	to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
press and smooth with a heated iron	press or force
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby	obtain by coercion or intimidation
press from a plastic	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome