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squeeze vs tighten

tighten vs squeeze

squeeze is a noun but tighten is not a noun.

squeeze and tighten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
tighten No No Yes No
As verbs, tighten is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, tighten is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: squeeze or press together
  • tighten: become tight or tighter
squeeze (noun) tighten (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) tighten (verb)
press firmly become tight or tighter
squeeze or press together make tight or tighter
squeeze tightly between the fingers severely restrict in scope or extent
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space narrow or limit
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 tighten

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