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squeeze vs surcharge

surcharge vs squeeze

squeeze and surcharge both are nouns.

squeeze and surcharge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
surcharge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, surcharge is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, surcharge is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation
  • surcharge: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Other hypernyms of squeeze include fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak.
squeeze (noun) surcharge (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)
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) surcharge (verb)
press firmly show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
squeeze or press together fill to an excessive degree
squeeze tightly between the fingers place too much a load on
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness fill to capacity with people
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition rip off; ask an unreasonable price
press or force charge an extra fee, as for a special service
obtain by coercion or intimidation
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Difference between squeeze and surcharge

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