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Synonyms for squeeze

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for squeeze

to subject to compression

to put one's arms around affectionately

to extract from by applying pressure

to obtain by coercion or intimidation

a compressing of something

the act of embracing

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Synonyms for squeeze

the act of gripping and pressing firmly

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

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

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(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

a twisting squeeze

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

a tight or amorous embrace

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

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to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"

obtain by coercion or intimidation

press or force

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squeeze tightly between the fingers

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

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