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   squeeze

   /skwiːz/

   verb

   • 1. firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers: "Kate squeezed his hand affectionately" Similar compresspresscrushsquashpinchnipgraspgripclutchflattenkneadmashpulpwringscrew
   • ▪ extract (liquid or a soft substance) from something by compressing or twisting it firmly: "the outer stalk remains once the juice has been squeezed from sugar cane" Similar extractpressforceexpress
   • 2. manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space: "Sarah squeezed in beside her" Similar crowdcrushcrampackjamsquashwedge oneselfshovepushjostleforce one's waythrust
   • ▪ manage to force into or through a narrow or restricted space: "she squeezed herself into her tightest pair of jeans" Similar forcethruststickcramramjamstuffpackcompresswedgepresssquashtampdrive
   • 3. obtain (something) from someone with difficulty: "you were evidently attempting to squeeze as much money out of him as you could" Similar extortforceextractwrestwringtear frommilkinformal:bleed someone of something
   • ▪ pressurize (someone) in order to obtain something from them: informal "she used the opportunity to squeeze him for information" Similar pressurizepressurebring pressure to bear onstrong-armsuck drymilkfleecewringexploitimpose oninformal:put the squeeze onlean onbleedput the screws onput the bite on
   • ▪ (especially in a financial or commercial context) have a damaging or restricting effect on: "the economy is being squeezed by foreign debt repayments"
   • ▪ force (an opponent) to discard a guarding or potentially winning card.

   noun

   • 1. an act of squeezing something: "a gentle squeeze of the trigger" Similar presspinchnipgraspgripclutchcompression
   • ▪ a hug. Similar hugembracecuddleclasphold
   • ▪ a state of being forced into a small or restricted space: "it was a tight squeeze in the tiny hall" Similar crushjamsquashpresshuddletightly packed crowdcongestion
   • ▪ a crowded social gathering. dated
   • ▪ a small amount of liquid extracted from something by squeezing: "a squeeze of lemon juice" Similar dropfew dropsdashsplashdribbletricklespothinttouchbit
   • 2. a strong financial demand or pressure, typically a restriction on borrowing, spending, or investment in a financial crisis: "industry faced higher costs and a squeeze on profits"
   • ▪ money illegally extorted or exacted from someone: informal "he was out to extract some squeeze from her"
   • ▪ a tactic that forces an opponent to discard an important card.
   • 3. a moulding or cast of an object, or an impression or copy of a design, obtained by pressing a pliable substance round or over it.
   • 4. a person's girlfriend or boyfriend: informal, dated North American "the poor guy just lost his main squeeze"
   • 5. an act of hitting a ball short to the infield to enable a runner on third base to start for home as soon as the ball is pitched.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from earlier squise, from obsolete queise, of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. squeezable adjective
   • 2. squeezer noun

   Scrabble Points: 25

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   SQUEEZE definition: 1. to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its…. Learn more.

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   to threaten, intimidate, harass, or oppress (a person) in order to obtain a favor, money, or an advantageous attitude or action. to cause financial hardship to: Manufacturers squeezed by high tariffs have stopped offering international shipping. to obtain a facsimile impression of.

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   The word squeeze has to do with force or pressure. When you squeeze something, like an orange, you are crushing it to extract juice. When you squeeze into a pair of jeans, you're forcing yourself into them. When you give someone a squeeze, you're giving them a tight hug.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSQUEEZE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb squeeze, which can mean to press, get liquid out, force into a small space, threaten or limit money. See also related idioms and phrasal verbs with squeeze.