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strangle vs press

press vs strangle

strangle is not a noun while press is a noun.

strangle and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strangle No No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hypernym of strangle; that is, press is a word with a broader meaning than strangle:
  • strangle: constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
  • press: squeeze or press together
Other hypernyms of strangle include compact, compress, constrict, contract, squeeze.
strangle (noun) press (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention
strangle (verb) press (verb)
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing force or impel in an indicated direction
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake ask for or request earnestly
prevent the progress or free movement of lift weights
die from strangulation exert pressure or force to or upon
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
suppress in order to conceal or hide squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
Difference between strangle and press

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