Squeeze (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space; "getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 2
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend; "she was his main squeeze".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
The act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 6
A situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer; "increased expenses put a squeeze on profits".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 7
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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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 8
A twisting squeeze; "gave the wet cloth a wring".
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Nouns denoting natural events.