squeeze synonyms

squeeze

n.

  1. Pressure

    influence, restraint, force; see pressure 1, 2.

  2. An embrace

    hug, clasp, handshake; see hug.

put the squeeze on*

compel, urge, extort, use force with, use pressure with, use compulsion with; see also force 1, influence.

squeeze

v.

  1. To exert pressure

    clasp, pinch, clutch, compress; see hug, press 1.

  2. To extract with pressure

    juice, milk, press; see remove 1.

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