squeeze vs pluck

pluck vs squeeze

squeeze and pluck both are nouns.

squeeze and pluck both are verbs.

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

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

squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation
pluck: rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Other hypernyms of squeeze include fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, plume, rob, soak, surcharge.

squeeze (noun)	pluck (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
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)	pluck (verb)
press firmly	pull or pull out sharply
squeeze or press together	look for and gather
squeeze tightly between the fingers	pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space	strip of feathers
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	rip off; ask an unreasonable price
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
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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