SQUEEZE

Definition

1. noun the act of gripping and pressing firmly. — synonyms: squeezing
2. noun a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high. — synonyms: credit_crunch, liquidity_crisis
3. noun a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer.
4. noun (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend.
5. noun a twisting squeeze. — synonyms: wring
6. noun an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power. — synonyms: power_play, squeeze_play
7. noun a tight or amorous embrace. — synonyms: hug, clinch
8. noun the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space.
9. verb to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition. — synonyms: squash, crush, squelch, mash
10. verb press firmly.
11. verb squeeze like a wedge into a tight space. — synonyms: wedge, force
12. verb to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means. — synonyms: coerce, hale, pressure, force
13. verb obtain by coercion or intimidation. — synonyms: extort, rack, gouge, wring
14. verb press or force. — synonyms: thrust, stuff, shove
15. verb squeeze tightly between the fingers. — synonyms: pinch, twinge, tweet, nip, twitch
16. verb hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness. — synonyms: embrace, hug, bosom
17. verb squeeze or press together. — synonyms: compress, constrict, compact, contract, press