Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pressure | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pressure (noun) | squeeze (noun) |
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the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | the act of gripping and pressing firmly |
a force that compels | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power |
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin | a tight or amorous embrace |
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space |
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere | a twisting squeeze |
the state of demanding notice or attention | (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend |
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress | 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 |
pressure (verb) | squeeze (verb) |
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to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | press firmly |
exert pressure on someone through threats | 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 |