squeeze vs clinch

squeeze and clinch both are nouns.

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

As nouns, squeeze and clinch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of squeeze include hug.

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

Other hyponyms of squeeze include cuddle, interlock, lock.

squeeze (noun)	clinch (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	a tight or amorous embrace
a tight or amorous embrace	the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space	a small slip noose made with seizing
a twisting squeeze	a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
(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)	clinch (verb)
press firmly	settle conclusively
squeeze or press together	flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
squeeze tightly between the fingers	secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space	hold in a tight grasp
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	embrace amorously
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
press or force
obtain by coercion or intimidation
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means