squeeze play vs attempt

attempt vs squeeze play

squeeze play and attempt both are nouns.

squeeze play is not a verb while attempt is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squeeze play	Yes	No	No	No
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

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

Other hypernyms of squeeze play include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

squeeze play (noun)	attempt (noun)
a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	the act of attacking

squeeze play (verb)	attempt (verb)
	enter upon an activity or enterprise
	make an effort or attempt

Difference between squeeze play and attempt

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