squeeze
Press from both sides
To squeeze is to apply pressure from two sides, or all around, like you might squeeze a lemon to extract juice.
If you squeeze a person, you apply unwelcome pressure, perhaps as a demand for money.
A squeeze is an instance of squeezing something tangible, or the result of being pressured.
If you’re in a tight squeeze, you’re in a difficult position.
To put the squeeze on someone is to pressure them.
They will probably feel the squeeze when you do.
Squeeze tightly shut
- graspSeize or understand
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- holdMaintain in grasp
grip · pinch · clamp · vise · forceps · pliers · tweezers · tug
Extracted fruit liquid
- pulpSoft wet mass
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- nectarFloral sugar water
sap · zest · pressing · wring · juicer · citrus · lemon · orange
Force upon contact
- compactTightly packed together
- condenseMake more compact
- flattenMake level or smooth
- squashFlatten by pressure
constrict · contract · shrink · press · tighten · densify · reduce · deflate
Enforced economic stringency
- cutbacksReductions in spending
- belt-tighteningReducing expenditures deliberately
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
pinch · tighten · budget · credit · cash · profit · margin · liquidity
Hold closely in arms
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- caressGentle loving touch
nuzzle · enfold · wrap · clasp · hold · bearhug · warmth · affection
Crush to powder
- smashBreak violently apart
- squashFlatten by pressure
- mashCrushed soft mixture
- flattenMake level or smooth
trample · grind · press · steamroll · crumple · stomp · stamp · underfoot
Obtain by intimidation
- pressureForce upon contact
- pushForce something away
- forceStrength or compulsion
- leanLacking fat; incline
arm-twist · strongarm · compel · intimidate · leverage · persuade · demand · extort
Force into tight space
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- shoehornHeel insertion aid
- stuffUnspecified items collectively
- packGroup or compress
jam · force · tight · narrow · crowd · sardines · space · gap
Oppressive, unbreakable control
- tourniquetCompression band stopping hemorrhage
- chokepointNarrow passage limiting movement
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- narrowingReduction in width
tighten · restrict · binding · cinch · corset · girdle · waistband · bloodflow
clench
Squeeze tightly shut
hold · grip · pinch · clamp · vise · forceps · pliers · tweezers · tug · wrench
juice
Extracted fruit liquid
nectar · sap · zest · pressing · wring · juicer · citrus · lemon · orange · extraction
pressure
Force upon contact
squash · constrict · contract · shrink · press · tighten · densify · reduce · deflate · compaction
austerity
Enforced economic stringency
- cutbacksReductions in spending
- belt-tighteningReducing expenditures deliberately
- recessionProlonged economic decline
crunch · pinch · tighten · budget · credit · cash · profit · margin · liquidity · financial
embrace
Hold closely in arms
caress · nuzzle · enfold · wrap · clasp · hold · bearhug · warmth · affection · tenderness
pulverize
Crush to powder
flatten · trample · grind · press · steamroll · crumple · stomp · stamp · underfoot · heel
coerce
Obtain by intimidation
lean · arm-twist · strongarm · compel · intimidate · leverage · persuade · demand · extort · blackmail
cram
Force into tight space
pack · jam · force · tight · narrow · crowd · sardines · space · gap · slot
stranglehold
Oppressive, unbreakable control
- tourniquetCompression band stopping hemorrhage
- chokepointNarrow passage limiting movement
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
narrowing · tighten · restrict · binding · cinch · corset · girdle · waistband · bloodflow · circulation
- squeeze inInsert with difficulty
- squeezed inInserted into limited space
- squeeze outRemove by compressing
- squeeze intoFit tightly with effort
- squeezing inFitting into limited space
- tight squeezeSituation with minimal clearance
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