steamroll vs squeeze

squeeze vs steamroll

steamroll is not a noun while squeeze is a noun.

steamroll and squeeze both are verbs.

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

As verbs, squeeze is a hypernym of steamroll; that is, squeeze is a word with a broader meaning than steamroll:

steamroll: bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
squeeze: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

Other hypernyms of steamroll include coerce, force, hale, pressure.

steamroll (noun)	squeeze (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

steamroll (verb)	squeeze (verb)
make level or flat with a steamroller	press firmly
overwhelm by using great force	squeeze or press together
proceed with great force	squeeze tightly between the fingers
bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
	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

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