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Meaning of 'squeeze' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Squeeze [ n.]
- The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.
- A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.
2 . Squeeze [ v. i.]
- To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd; -- often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.
3 . Squeeze [ v. t.]
- To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.
- Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.
- To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.

Meaning of 'squeeze' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . squeeze [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a tight or amorous embrace
Example in sentence:
  • come here and give me a big hug
Meaning (2):
- a twisting squeeze
Example in sentence:
  • gave the wet cloth a wring
Meaning (3):
- the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
Example in sentence:
  • getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze
Meaning (4):
- the act of gripping and pressing firmly
Example in sentence:
  • he gave her cheek a playful squeeze
Meaning (5):
- a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
Example in sentence:
  • increased expenses put a squeeze on profits
Meaning (6):
- an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
Example in sentence:
  • she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
Meaning (7):
- (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
Example in sentence:
  • she was his main squeeze
8 . squeeze [ v]
Meaning (8):
- to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example in sentence:
  • crush an aluminum can;
  • squeeze a lemon
Meaning (9):
- hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Example in sentence:
  • He hugged her close to him;
  • Hug me, please;
  • They embraced
Meaning (10):
- squeeze tightly between the fingers
Example in sentence:
  • He pinched her behind;
  • She squeezed the bottle
Meaning (11):
- to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example in sentence:
  • He squeezed her for information;
  • She forced him to take a job in the city
Meaning (12):
- press firmly
Example in sentence:
  • He squeezed my hand
Meaning (13):
- squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
Example in sentence:
  • I squeezed myself into the corner
Meaning (14):
- squeeze or press together
Example in sentence:
  • she compressed her lips;
  • the spasm contracted the muscle
Meaning (15):
- press or force
Example in sentence:
  • She thrust the letter into his hand;
  • Stuff money into an envelope
Meaning (16):
- obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example in sentence:
  • They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss;
  • They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him

Nearby Words:

squab squab-chick squabash squabbish squabble squabbled squabbler squabbling squabby squacco

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