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squeeze vs strangle

strangle vs squeeze

squeeze is a noun but strangle is not a noun.

squeeze and strangle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
strangle No No Yes No
As verbs, strangle is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, strangle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: squeeze or press together
  • strangle: constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
Other hyponyms of squeeze include choke, prim, astringe, strangulate, convulse, convulse, bear down, overbear, choke, fret, gag, choke, scrag.
squeeze (noun) strangle (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) strangle (verb)
press firmly constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
squeeze or press together struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
squeeze tightly between the fingers prevent the progress or free movement of
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space die from strangulation
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition suppress in order to conceal or hide
press or force
obtain by coercion or intimidation
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Difference between squeeze and strangle

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