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squeeze vs compact

compact vs squeeze

squeeze and compact both are nouns.

squeeze is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

squeeze and compact both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
compact Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, squeeze and compact are synonyms defined as:
  • squeeze and compact: squeeze or press together
Other synonyms of squeeze include compress, constrict, contract, press.
As verbs, compact is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, compact is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
  • compact: make more compact by or as if by pressing
Other hyponyms of squeeze include impact, compress, pack together.
squeeze (noun) compact (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power a small and economical car
a tight or amorous embrace a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
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 (adjective) compact (adjective)
closely and firmly united or packed together
briefly giving the gist of something
having a short and solid form or stature
squeeze (verb) compact (verb)
press firmly squeeze or press together
squeeze or press together compress into a wad
squeeze tightly between the fingers make more compact by or as if by pressing
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
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
Difference between squeeze and compact

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