squeeze vs oblige

oblige vs squeeze

squeeze is a noun but oblige is not a noun.

squeeze and oblige both are verbs.

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

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

squeeze: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
oblige: force somebody to do something

Other hypernyms of squeeze include compel, obligate.

squeeze (noun)	oblige (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)	oblige (verb)
press firmly	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
squeeze or press together	provide a service or favor for someone
squeeze tightly between the fingers	force somebody to do something
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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