soak vs squeeze

squeeze vs soak

soak and squeeze both are nouns.

soak and squeeze both are verbs.

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

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

soak: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation

Other hyponyms of soak include extort, gouge, rack, wring.

soak (noun)	squeeze (noun)
washing something by allowing it to soak	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)	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

soak (verb)	squeeze (verb)
fill, soak, or imbue totally	press firmly
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto	squeeze or press together
heat a metal prior to working it	squeeze tightly between the fingers
become drunk or drink excessively	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)	hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
beat severely	to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
submerge in a liquid	press or force
rip off; ask an unreasonable price	obtain by coercion or intimidation
leave as a guarantee in return for money	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

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