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squeeze vs wring

wring vs squeeze

squeeze and wring both are nouns.

squeeze and wring both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squeeze Yes No Yes No
wring Yes No Yes No
As nouns, squeeze and wring are synonyms defined as:
  • squeeze and wring: a twisting squeeze
As verbs, wring is a hyponym of squeeze; that is, wring is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squeeze:
  • squeeze: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
  • wring: twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
Other hyponyms of squeeze include stamp, steamroller, tread, telescope.
As verbs, squeeze and wring are synonyms defined as:
  • squeeze and wring: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Other synonyms of squeeze include extort, gouge, rack.
squeeze (noun) wring (noun)
the act of gripping and pressing firmly a twisting squeeze
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) wring (verb)
press firmly twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
squeeze or press together twist and press out of shape
squeeze tightly between the fingers twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space obtain by coercion or intimidation
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 wring

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