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squeeze vs overbear

overbear vs squeeze

squeeze is a noun but overbear is not a noun.

squeeze and overbear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
overbear No No Yes No
As verbs, overbear is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, overbear is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: squeeze or press together
  • overbear: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
Other hyponyms of squeeze include choke, strangle, prim, astringe, strangulate, convulse, convulse, bear down, choke, fret, gag, choke, scrag.
squeeze (noun) overbear (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) overbear (verb)
press firmly contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
squeeze or press together bear too much
squeeze tightly between the fingers overcome
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 overbear

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