squeeze vs soak

soak vs squeeze

squeeze and soak both are nouns.

squeeze and soak both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

squeeze (noun)	soak (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	washing something by allowing it to soak
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
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)	soak (verb)
press firmly	fill, soak, or imbue totally
squeeze or press together	cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
squeeze tightly between the fingers	heat a metal prior to working it
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space	become drunk or drink excessively
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	beat severely
press or force	submerge in a liquid
obtain by coercion or intimidation	rip off; ask an unreasonable price
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means	leave as a guarantee in return for money

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