square off vs resolve

square off is not a noun while resolve is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
square off	No	No	Yes	No
resolve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, resolve is a hypernym of square off; that is, resolve is a word with a broader meaning than square off:

Other hypernyms of square off include conclude.

square off (noun)	resolve (noun)
	the trait of being resolute
	a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

square off (verb)	resolve (verb)
settle conclusively; come to terms	cause to go into a solution
	bring to an end; settle conclusively
	reach a decision
	find the solution
	understand the meaning of
	reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
	make clearly visible