squeeze vs attempt

attempt vs squeeze

squeeze and attempt both are nouns.

squeeze and attempt both are verbs.

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

As nouns, attempt is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, attempt is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:

squeeze: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of squeeze include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

squeeze (noun)	attempt (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	the act of attacking
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

squeeze (verb)	attempt (verb)
press firmly	enter upon an activity or enterprise
squeeze or press together	make an effort or attempt
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

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