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squeeze vs constriction

constriction vs squeeze

squeeze and constriction both are nouns.

squeeze is a verb but constriction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
constriction Yes No No No
As nouns, constriction is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, constriction is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
  • constriction: the action or process of compressing
squeeze (noun) constriction (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly the action or process of compressing
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power a tight feeling in some part of the body
a tight or amorous embrace tight or narrow compression
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
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) constriction (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
Difference between squeeze and constriction

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