Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
thrust | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze (noun) | thrust (noun) |
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the act of gripping and pressing firmly | the act of applying force to propel something |
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument |
a tight or amorous embrace | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space | verbal criticism |
a twisting squeeze | the force used in pushing |
(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) | thrust (verb) |
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press firmly | impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably |
squeeze or press together | penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument |
squeeze tightly between the fingers | place or put with great energy |
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space | push forcefully |
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | make a thrusting forward movement |
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | press or force |
press or force | push violently in a specified direction |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock |
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means |