squeeze
definition: the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
example: getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze
speech part: noun
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definition: the act of gripping and pressing firmly
example: I squeezed the balloon and it popped.
speech part: noun
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squeezing
definition: a tight or amorous embrace
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speech part: noun
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clinch
definition: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
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speech part: noun
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squeeze play
definition: a twisting squeeze
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speech part: noun
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wring
definition: slang for a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
example: They were your main squeeze until you soured on them.
speech part: noun
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definition: a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
example: increased expenses put a squeeze on profits
speech part: noun
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definition: a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
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speech part: noun
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credit crunch
liquidity crisis
definition: squeeze or press together
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speech part: verb
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press
definition: squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
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speech part: verb
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embrace
definition: press firmly
example: You squeezed my hand.
speech part: verb
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definition: squeeze tightly between the fingers
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speech part: verb
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pinch
definition: squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
example: I squeezed myself into the corner
speech part: verb
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force
definition: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
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speech part: verb
definition: press or force
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speech part: verb
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thrust
definition: obtain by coercion or intimidation
example:
speech part: verb
definition: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
example: I squeezed them for information.
speech part: verb
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