squeeze vs try

squeeze and try both are nouns.

squeeze and try both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squeeze	Yes	No	Yes	No
try	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, try is a hypernym of squeeze; that is, try is a word with a broader meaning than squeeze:

squeeze: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
try: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of squeeze include attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour.

squeeze (noun)	try (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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)	try (verb)
press firmly	put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
squeeze or press together	melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
squeeze tightly between the fingers	take a sample of
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space	test the limits of
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	give pain or trouble to
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	make an effort or attempt
press or force	put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
obtain by coercion or intimidation	examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means	put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of

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