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Synonyms for squeeze

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noun · the act of gripping and pressing firmly

“he gave her cheek a playful squeeze”

noun · a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
credit crunchliquidity crisis
noun · a twisting squeeze

“gave the wet cloth a wring”

noun · an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

“she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away”

noun · a tight or amorous embrace

“come here and give me a big hug”

verb · to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

“crush an aluminum can”

verb · squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

“I squeezed myself into the corner”

verb · to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

“She forced him to take a job in the city”

verb · obtain by coercion or intimidation

“They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss”

verb · press or force

“Stuff money into an envelope”

verb · squeeze tightly between the fingers

“He pinched her behind”

verb · hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

“Hug me, please”

verb · squeeze or press together

“she compressed her lips”