Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
nip | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze (noun) | nip (noun) |
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the act of gripping and pressing firmly | a small sharp bite or snip |
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | a tart spicy quality |
a tight or amorous embrace | the property of being moderately cold |
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space | the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth |
a twisting squeeze | a small drink of liquor |
(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) | nip (verb) |
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press firmly | squeeze tightly between the fingers |
squeeze or press together | sever or remove by pinching or snipping |
squeeze tightly between the fingers | give a small sharp bite to |
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 |