Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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thrust | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
thrust (noun) | squeeze (noun) |
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the act of applying force to propel something | the act of gripping and pressing firmly |
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power |
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | a tight or amorous embrace |
verbal criticism | the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space |
the force used in pushing | 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 |
thrust (verb) | squeeze (verb) |
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impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably | press firmly |
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument | squeeze or press together |
place or put with great energy | squeeze tightly between the fingers |
push forcefully | squeeze like a wedge into a tight space |
make a thrusting forward movement | hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness |
press or force | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition |
push violently in a specified direction | press or force |
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock | obtain by coercion or intimidation |
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means |