Squeeze — synonyms, definition

1. squeeze (Noun)

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squeeze (Noun) — The act of gripping and pressing firmly. ex. "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"

squeeze (Noun) — A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high.

squeeze (Noun) — A situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer. ex. "increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"

squeeze (Noun) — (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend. ex. "she was his main squeeze"

squeeze (Noun) — A twisting squeeze. ex. "gave the wet cloth a squeeze"

squeeze (Noun) — An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power. ex. "she laughed at this sexual squeeze and walked away"

squeeze (Noun) — A tight or amorous embrace. ex. "come here and give me a big squeeze"

squeeze (Noun) — The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space. ex. "getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"

squeeze (Noun) — (baseball) the act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.

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2. squeeze (Verb)

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squeeze (Verb) — Use force to compress, making out of normal shape or condition. ex. "squeeze a lemon"

squeeze (Verb) — Press firmly. ex. "He squeezed my hand"

squeeze (Verb) — Force to fit into (or through) a tight space. ex. "I squeezed myself into the corner"

squeeze (Verb) — To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means. ex. "He squeezed her for information"

squeeze (Verb) — Obtain by coercion or intimidation. ex. "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"

squeeze (Verb) — Press or force.

squeeze (Verb) — Press tightly between the fingers. ex. "She squeezed the bottle"

squeeze (Verb) — To apply pressure on (someone) tightly with your arms, usually with fondness. ex. "They squeezed"

squeeze (Verb) — Bring together or compress. ex. "she squeezed her lips"

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