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squeeze vs telescope

telescope vs squeeze

squeeze and telescope both are nouns.

squeeze and telescope both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
telescope Yes No Yes No
As verbs, telescope is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, telescope is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
  • telescope: crush together or collapse
Other hyponyms of squeeze include wring, stamp, steamroller, tread.
squeeze (noun) telescope (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly a magnifier of images of distant objects
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) telescope (verb)
press firmly make smaller or shorter
squeeze or press together crush together or collapse
squeeze tightly between the fingers
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
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
Difference between squeeze and telescope

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