squeeze vs fleece

fleece vs squeeze

squeeze and fleece both are nouns.

squeeze and fleece both are verbs.

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

As verbs, fleece is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, fleece is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:

squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation
fleece: rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Other hypernyms of squeeze include gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge.

squeeze (noun)	fleece (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
a tight or amorous embrace	the wool of a sheep or similar animal
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space	tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
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)	fleece (verb)
press firmly	shear the wool from
squeeze or press together	rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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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