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squeeze vs steamroll

steamroll vs squeeze

squeeze is a noun but steamroll is not a noun.

squeeze and steamroll both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
steamroll No No Yes No
As verbs, steamroll is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, steamroll is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
  • steamroll: bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
Other hyponyms of squeeze include turn up the heat, turn up the pressure, drive, bludgeon, steamroller, squeeze for, dragoon, railroad, sandbag, terrorise, terrorize, bring oneself.
squeeze (noun) steamroll (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
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) steamroll (verb)
press firmly make level or flat with a steamroller
squeeze or press together overwhelm by using great force
squeeze tightly between the fingers proceed with great force
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
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
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