Squeeze — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Squeeze
Squeeze (verb)
- to exert pressure especially on opposite sides of, compress
- to extract or emit under pressure
- to force or thrust by compression
Squeeze (noun)
- an act or instance of squeezing, compression
- handclasp; also, embrace
- a quantity squeezed out from something
Squeeze (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of
"kept squeezing the bottle until the ketchup squirted all over the table"
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to fit (people or things) into a tight space
"I think we can squeeze a bit more into the washing machine"
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to get with great difficulty
"managed to squeeze a living by cleaning houses"
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to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
"squeezed the blanket until it fit into the box"
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to rob by the use of trickery or threats
"the mob squeezes all the local merchants by threatening violence"
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to force one's way
"I was able to squeeze through the people clustered around the luggage carousel"
Squeeze (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
"he gave the plastic bag a squeeze and then folded it up for storage"
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a person with whom one is in love
"she and her main squeeze are spending Valentine's Day at a romantic country inn"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squeeze
The most common words with a similar meaning to Squeeze:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Squeeze
Words with the opposite meaning of Squeeze:
Near Antonyms of Squeeze
Word Forms of Squeeze
Inflections: squeezed, squeezing
Derived words: squeezability (noun), squeezable (adjective), squeezer (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Squeeze
alteration of obsolete English quease, from Middle English queysen, from Old English cwȳsan; akin to Icelandic kveisa stomach cramps
First known use: 1601t
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Squeeze
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 26
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Words & Phrases Containing Squeeze
Frequently Asked Questions about Squeeze
What does "Squeeze" mean?
"Squeeze" means to exert pressure especially on opposite sides of, compress. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to exert pressure especially on opposite sides of, compress. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Squeeze"?
Other words for "Squeeze" include crush, express, mash, press, cram, crowd, jam and ram. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squeeze" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Squeeze"?
There are 201 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squeeze". Common alternatives include crush, express, mash, press, cram, crowd, jam, ram, sandwich and shoehorn.
What is the opposite of "Squeeze"?
Antonyms of "Squeeze" include decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch, decompression and expansion. Near antonyms include dilate, disperse, dissipate and scatter.
How do you use "Squeeze" in a sentence?
Examples of "Squeeze" in a sentence: "kept squeezing the bottle until the ketchup squirted all over the table"; "I think we can squeeze a bit more into the washing machine"; "managed to squeeze a living by cleaning houses".
Is "Squeeze" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Squeeze" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Squeeze" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Squeeze" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Squeeze"?
"Squeeze" is pronounced /ˈskwēz/.