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squeeze vs tread

tread vs squeeze

squeeze and tread both are nouns.

squeeze and tread both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
tread Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tread is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, tread is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
  • tread: crush as if by treading on
Other hyponyms of squeeze include wring, stamp, steamroller, telescope.
squeeze (noun) tread (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly a step in walking or running
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step
a tight or amorous embrace the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
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) tread (verb)
press firmly crush as if by treading on
squeeze or press together brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center
squeeze tightly between the fingers mate with (used of male birds)
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space tread or stomp heavily or roughly
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness put down or press the foot, place the foot
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition apply (the tread) to a tire
press or force
obtain by coercion or intimidation
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
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