squeeze vs compression

compression vs squeeze

squeeze and compression both are nouns.

squeeze is a verb but compression is not a verb.

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

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

squeeze: the act of gripping and pressing firmly
compression: applying pressure

Other hypernyms of squeeze include compressing.

squeeze (noun)	compression (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	applying pressure
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
a tight or amorous embrace	the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space	an increase in the density of something
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)	compression (verb)
press firmly
squeeze or press together
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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