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wring vs squeeze

squeeze vs wring

wring and squeeze both are nouns.

wring and squeeze both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wring Yes No Yes No
squeeze Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wring and squeeze are synonyms defined as:
  • wring and squeeze: a twisting squeeze
As verbs, squeeze is a hypernym of wring; that is, squeeze is a word with a broader meaning than wring:
  • wring: twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
  • squeeze: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Other hypernyms of wring include crush, mash, squash, squelch.
As verbs, wring and squeeze are synonyms defined as:
  • wring and squeeze: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Other synonyms of wring include extort, gouge, rack.
wring (noun) squeeze (noun)
a twisting squeeze 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
wring (verb) squeeze (verb)
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish press firmly
twist and press out of shape squeeze or press together
twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid squeeze tightly between the fingers
obtain by coercion or intimidation 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
Difference between wring and squeeze

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