squeeze

VERBNOUN /skwiz/
7 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S

squeeze is a valid 7-letter word worth 25 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1Q10U1E1E1Z10E1
1 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 1 =25 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 50TRIPLE WORD → 75
MEANING

What does squeeze mean?

VERB · 9 SENSES
1

To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition.

“squeeze a lemon”

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2

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

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3

Obtain by coercion or intimidation.

“They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him”

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4

Press or force.

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5

Squeeze tightly between the fingers.

“She squeezed the bottle”

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6

Press firmly.

“He squeezed my hand”

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7

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

“He squeezed her for information”

8

Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space.

“I squeezed myself into the corner”

SYNONYMS
NOUN · 8 SENSES
1

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

“increased expenses put a squeeze on profits”

2

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend.

“she was his main squeeze”

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3

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

“getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze”

4

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

5

A twisting squeeze.

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6

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

7

A tight or amorous embrace.

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8

The act of gripping and pressing firmly.

“he gave her cheek a playful squeeze”

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