squeeze vs bear down

squeeze is a noun but bear down is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squeeze	Yes	No	Yes	No
bear down	No	No	Yes	No

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

squeeze: squeeze or press together
bear down: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

Other hyponyms of squeeze include choke, strangle, prim, astringe, strangulate, convulse, convulse, overbear, choke, fret, gag, choke, scrag.

squeeze (noun)	bear down (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
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

squeeze (verb)	bear down (verb)
press firmly	exert a force or cause a strain upon
squeeze or press together	pay special attention to
squeeze tightly between the fingers	exert full strength
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space	to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	exert a force with a heavy weight
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
press or force
obtain by coercion or intimidation
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means