Definition (noun) the act of gripping and pressing firmly
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he gave her cheek a playful squeeze
Definition (noun) a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
Definition (noun) a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
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increased expenses put a squeeze on profits
Definition (noun) (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
Definition (noun) a twisting squeeze
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gave the wet cloth a wring
Definition (noun) an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
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she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
Definition (noun) a tight or amorous embrace
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come here and give me a big hug
Definition (noun) the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
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getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze
Definition (verb) to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
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crush an aluminum can
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squeeze a lemon
Definition (verb) press firmly
Definition (verb) squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
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I squeezed myself into the corner
Definition (verb) to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
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She forced him to take a job in the city
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He squeezed her for information
Definition (verb) obtain by coercion or intimidation
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They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss
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They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him
Definition (verb) press or force
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Stuff money into an envelope
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She thrust the letter into his hand
Definition (verb) squeeze tightly between the fingers
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He pinched her behind
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She squeezed the bottle
Definition (verb) squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
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Hug me, please
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They embraced
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He hugged her close to him
Definition (verb) squeeze or press together
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she compressed her lips
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the spasm contracted the muscle