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squeeze vs grip

grip vs squeeze

squeeze and grip both are nouns.

squeeze and grip both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
grip Yes No Yes No
As verbs, grip is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, grip is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: squeeze tightly between the fingers
  • grip: hold fast or firmly
squeeze (noun) grip (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly the act of grasping
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
a tight or amorous embrace the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place
a twisting squeeze an intellectual hold or understanding
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
squeeze (verb) grip (verb)
press firmly hold fast or firmly
squeeze or press together to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
squeeze tightly between the fingers to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
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 grip

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