Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Squeeze.
How to pronounce squeeze:
US
Squeeze - as a noun
The act of gripping and pressing firmly
Example: "He gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squeezing28Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compressing18compression17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
credit crunchliquidity crisisA situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
Example: "Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
Example: "She was his main squeeze"
An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
Example: "She laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
power playsqueeze playA tight or amorous embrace
Example: "Come here and give me a big hug"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clinch13hug7The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
Example: "Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"
Squeeze - as a verb
To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example: "Crush an aluminum can"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crush10mash9squash18squelch21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Press firmly
Example: "He squeezed my hand"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
Example: "I squeezed myself into the corner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force10wedge10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coerce10force10hale7pressure10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compel12obligate11oblige9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extort13gouge7rack10wring9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13plume9rob5soak8surcharge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squeeze tightly between the fingers
Example: "He pinched her behind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nip5pinch12tweet8twinge10twitch14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grip7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Example: "Hug me, please"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embrace13hug7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clasp9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squeeze or press together
Example: "She compressed her lips"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compact15compress14constrict13contract12press7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I gave the bottle a tight squeeze to get the last drop of ketchup."
"She gave him a warm hug and a gentle squeeze."
"He packed his clothes into a small suitcase with a careful squeeze."
"We need a big squeeze of lemon juice for this recipe."
"The crowd at the concert was so tight, I could hardly breathe in the squeeze."
Word Game Points
Is SQUEEZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squeeze is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SQUEEZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.
Is SQUEEZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squeeze is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSQUEEZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is SQUEEZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squeeze is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSQUEEZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.
