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SQUEEZED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Squeezed.

Squeezed - as a noun

The act of gripping and pressing firmly

Example: "He gave her cheek a playful squeeze"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squeezing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compressingcompression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
credit crunchliquidity crisis

A situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

Example: "Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

Example: "She was his main squeeze"

A twisting squeeze

Example: "Gave the wet cloth a wring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wring

An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

Example: "She laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
power playsqueeze play

A tight or amorous embrace

Example: "Come here and give me a big hug"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clinchhug

The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

Example: "Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"

Squeezed - as a verb

To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

Example: "Crush an aluminum can"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crushmashsquashsquelch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Press firmly

Example: "He squeezed my hand"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

Example: "I squeezed myself into the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forcewedge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coerceforcehalepressure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compelobligateoblige
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Obtain by coercion or intimidation

Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extortgougerackwring
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleecegazumphookoverchargepluckplumerobsoaksurcharge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Press or force

Example: "Stuff money into an envelope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shovestuff

Squeeze tightly between the fingers

Example: "He pinched her behind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nippinchtweettwingetwitch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grip
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Example: "Hug me, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embracehug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clasp
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Squeeze or press together

Example: "She compressed her lips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compactcompressconstrictcontractpress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She squeezed the lemon to extract the juice."
"He squeezed his hand tightly in frustration."
"The crowd squeezed through the narrow doorway."
"She squeezed the trigger and fired the gun."
"He squeezed his eyes shut to block out the bright light."
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Word Game Points

Is SQUEEZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squeezed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SQUEEZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.

Is SQUEEZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squeezed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SQUEEZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is SQUEEZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squeezed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SQUEEZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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