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surcharge vs squeeze

squeeze vs surcharge

surcharge and squeeze both are nouns.

surcharge and squeeze both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surcharge Yes No Yes No
squeeze Yes No Yes No
As verbs, squeeze is a hyponym of surcharge; that is, squeeze is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surcharge:
  • surcharge: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  • squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Other hyponyms of surcharge include extort, gouge, rack, wring.
surcharge (noun) squeeze (noun)
an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill) 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
surcharge (verb) squeeze (verb)
show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given press firmly
fill to an excessive degree squeeze or press together
place too much a load on squeeze tightly between the fingers
print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
fill to capacity with people hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
rip off; ask an unreasonable price to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
charge an extra fee, as for a special service press or force
obtain by coercion or intimidation
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Difference between surcharge and squeeze

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