squeeze

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/skwiːz/ English

Definitions

noun

A close or tight fit.
A difficult position.“I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.”
A hug or other affectionate grasp.“a gentle squeeze on the arm”
A romantic partner.“I want to be your main squeeze.”

verb

To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.“I squeezed the ball between my hands.”
To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
To fit into a tight place.“Can you squeeze through that gap?”
To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.“He squeezed some money out of his wallet.”

Related words

Synonyms

compress condense crush shove press pinch mash twinge constrict embrace hug wring squelch vellicate force stuff thrust

Associated

wheezy bunt carrack squeezed ketchup menace lemon juice dummy bottle glenn costello

Rhymes

seize appease expertise unease reprise ease wheeze tease chemise ill at ease

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