Squeeze Synonyms and Antonyms

skwēz
To subject to compression
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. compact
  2. compress
  3. wedge
  4. squash
  5. constrict
  6. crush
  7. constringe
  8. squelch
  9. mash
  10. force
To exert pressure
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. clasp
  2. hug
  3. press
  4. compress
  5. embrace
  6. clutch
  7. pinch
  8. constrict
  9. compact
  10. stuff
  11. enfold
  12. bear
  13. choke
  14. hold
  15. compression
  16. condense
  17. constraint
  18. thrust
  19. cram
  20. crowd
  21. crown
  22. crus
  23. cuddle
  24. clinch
  25. eke
  26. elbow
  27. extort
  28. bosom
  29. extract
  30. force
  31. grip
  32. gripe
  33. clip
  34. influence
  35. juice
  36. oppress
  37. embosom
  38. pack
  39. predicament
  40. pressure
  41. scrunch
  42. squash
  43. strangle
  44. wring
  45. contract
  46. shove
Antonyms:
  1. expand
  2. uncompress
To extract with pressure
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. press
  2. juice
  3. crush
  4. milk
  5. express
  6. coerce
  7. hale
  8. pressure
  9. force
To obtain by coercion or intimidation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. extort
  2. wring
  3. exact
  4. wrench
  5. wrest
  6. rack
  7. shake down
  8. gouge
Antonyms:
  1. give
  2. donate
An embrace
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. hug
  2. clasp
  3. clinch
  4. handshake
  5. compel
  6. embrace
  7. urge
  8. extort
  9. squeezing
  10. use force with
  11. use pressure with
  12. use compulsion with
Squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. embrace
  2. pinch
  3. twinge
  4. tweet
  5. hug
  6. nip
  7. bosom
  8. twitch
A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. credit crunch
  2. liquidity crisis

Words Related to Squeeze

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Squeeze Sentence Examples

  • She smiled and reached out to squeeze his arm.

  • With a squeeze of her arm, he left her.

  • She gave him a final squeeze and released him.

  • Maybe he was putting the squeeze on all over town.

  • Kittens can squeeze into tiny spaces and because they are so inquisitive, often end up in trouble!

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