Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
push | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze (noun) | push (noun) |
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the act of gripping and pressing firmly | the act of applying force in order to move something away |
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | an effort to advance |
a tight or amorous embrace | an electrical switch operated by pressing |
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space | enterprising or ambitious drive |
a twisting squeeze | the force used in pushing |
(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) | push (verb) |
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press firmly | make publicity for; try to sell (a product) |
squeeze or press together | press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action |
squeeze tightly between the fingers | make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby |
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space | move with force |
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | approach a certain age or speed |
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | press against forcefully without moving |
press or force | move strenuously and with effort |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) |
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | strive and make an effort to reach a goal |
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 |