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squeeze vs fret

fret vs squeeze

squeeze and fret both are nouns.

squeeze and fret both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
fret Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fret is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, fret is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: squeeze or press together
  • fret: be too tight; rub or press
Other hyponyms of squeeze include choke, strangle, prim, astringe, strangulate, convulse, convulse, bear down, overbear, choke, gag, choke, scrag.
squeeze (noun) fret (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
a tight or amorous embrace a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space agitation resulting from active worry
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) fret (verb)
press firmly wear away or erode
squeeze or press together remove soil or rock
squeeze tightly between the fingers cause friction
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space be too tight; rub or press
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness decorate with an interlaced design
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition carve a pattern into
press or force be agitated or irritated
obtain by coercion or intimidation cause annoyance in
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means gnaw into; make resentful or angry
worry unnecessarily or excessively
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
provide (a musical instrument) with frets
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