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squeeze vs overcharge

overcharge vs squeeze

squeeze and overcharge both are nouns.

squeeze and overcharge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
overcharge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overcharge is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, overcharge is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation
  • overcharge: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Other hypernyms of squeeze include fleece, gazump, hook, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge.
squeeze (noun) overcharge (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly a price that is too high
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) overcharge (verb)
press firmly place too much a load on
squeeze or press together rip off; ask an unreasonable price
squeeze tightly between the fingers
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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