Squeeze

To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

Type of

Press

Derivation

Squeezer

Examples

Squeeze a lemon

An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

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

A twisting squeeze

Synonyms

Wring

A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

A tight or amorous embrace

Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

Synonyms

Force

Wedge

Type of

Displace

Move

Examples

I squeezed myself into the corner

Squeeze or press together

The act of gripping and pressing firmly

Synonyms

Squeezing

Examples

He gave her cheek a playful squeeze

Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Obtain by coercion or intimidation

Has types

Bleed

Examples

They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him

Press or force

Type of

Push

Force

Squeeze tightly between the fingers

Type of

Grip

Has types

Tweak

Goose

Examples

She squeezed the bottle

A situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

Examples

Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits

Press firmly

Type of

Press

Has types

Clench

Derivation

Squeezing

Examples

He squeezed my hand

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

Type of

Lover

Examples

She was his main squeeze

The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

Type of

Constriction

Examples

Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze