squeeze vs press

squeeze and press both are nouns.

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

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

As verbs, squeeze and press are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of squeeze include compact, compress, constrict, contract.

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

squeeze (noun)	press (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
a tight or amorous embrace	any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space	a machine used for printing
a twisting squeeze	a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend	clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer	the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high	a dense crowd of people
	the state of demanding notice or attention

squeeze (verb)	press (verb)
press firmly	force or impel in an indicated direction
squeeze or press together	ask for or request earnestly
squeeze tightly between the fingers	lift weights
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space	exert pressure or force to or upon
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	squeeze or press together
press or force	press and smooth with a heated iron
obtain by coercion or intimidation	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means	press from a plastic
	create by pressing
	crowd closely
	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
	be urgent
	to be oppressive or burdensome