Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze (noun) | act (noun) |
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the act of gripping and pressing firmly | something that people do or cause to happen |
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet |
a tight or amorous embrace | a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body |
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space | a short performance that is part of a longer program |
a twisting squeeze | a manifestation of insincerity |
(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 |
squeeze (verb) | act (verb) |
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press firmly | behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself |
squeeze or press together | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind |
squeeze tightly between the fingers | discharge one's duties |
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space | play a role or part |
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | perform on a stage or theater |
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | behave unnaturally or affectedly |
press or force | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected |
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | be suitable for theatrical performance |