squeeze
Other forms: squeezed; squeezing; squeezes
When you squeeze something, you put pressure on it. If you squeeze your toothpaste from the bottom up, you'll get the most out of your tube.
The word squeeze has to do with force or pressure. When you squeeze something, like an orange, you are crushing it to extract juice. When you squeeze into a pair of jeans, you're forcing yourself into them. When you give someone a squeeze, you're giving them a tight hug. And when you're in a squeeze, you're in a tight spot, or a bind.
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press firmly
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press or force
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compress with force, out of natural shape or condition“squeeze a lemon”
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squeeze tightly between the fingers
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squeeze like a wedge into a tight space“I squeezed myself into the corner”
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squeeze or press together
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squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
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the act of gripping and pressing firmly“he gave her cheek a playful squeeze”synonyms: squeezingtypes:expressionthe act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressingtype of:
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a twisting squeeze
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a tight or amorous embracetype of:embrace, embracement, embracingthe act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space“getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze”type of:constrictionthe action or process of compressing
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to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"“He squeezed her for information”types:drivecompel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate stronglybludgeonovercome or coerce as if by using a heavy clubsqueeze forsqueeze someone for money, information, etc.bring oneselfcause to undertake a certain action, usually used in the negative
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obtain by coercion or intimidation
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an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of powersynonyms: power play, squeeze play
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a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are highsynonyms: credit crunch, liquidity crisistype of:financial conditionthe condition of (corporate or personal) finances
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a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
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(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend“she was his main squeeze”type of:lovera person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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