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squeeze vs convulse

convulse vs squeeze

squeeze is a noun but convulse is not a noun.

squeeze and convulse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
convulse No No Yes No
As verbs, convulse is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, convulse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: squeeze or press together
  • convulse: contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
Other hyponyms of squeeze include choke, strangle, prim, astringe, strangulate, bear down, overbear, choke, fret, gag, choke, scrag.
squeeze (noun) convulse (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
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) convulse (verb)
press firmly be overcome with laughter
squeeze or press together make someone convulse with laughter
squeeze tightly between the fingers contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space cause to contract
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness move or stir about violently
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition shake uncontrollably
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 convulse

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