Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pressure | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze (noun) | pressure (noun) |
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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 force that compels |
a tight or amorous embrace | the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin |
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space | the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) |
a twisting squeeze | the pressure exerted by the atmosphere |
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend | the state of demanding notice or attention |
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer | an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress |
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high |
squeeze (verb) | pressure (verb) |
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press firmly | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means |
squeeze or press together | exert pressure on someone through threats |
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 |