squeeze vs compress

squeeze and compress both are nouns.

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

As verbs, squeeze and compress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of squeeze include compact, constrict, contract, press.

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

Other hyponyms of squeeze include impact, compact, pack together.

squeeze (noun)	compress (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
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)	compress (verb)
press firmly	squeeze or press together
squeeze or press together	make more compact by or as if by pressing
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