Synonyms for
Squeezing
Definition
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it
Synonyms & similar words
embrace
pressure
compact
gouge
hale
squash
twitch
crush
coerce
tweet
extort
bosom
hug
mash
shove
wring
thrust
pinch
press
force
twinge
contract
rack
compress
constrict
compressing
crushing
clamping
pinching
gripping
tightening
constricting
suffocating
choking
hugging
embrace
clasping
gathering
crowding
packing
stuffing
jamming
wedging
extracting
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- squeezing blood
- squeezing the life
- squeezing out
- squeezing a lemon
- squeezing into
- squeezing past
- squeezing tight
Word family
Usage note
The word 'squeezing' often implies applying pressure to reduce size or shape, or to extract something. It can also refer to a tight fit or a difficult situation.
Example sentences
- He was squeezing the toothpaste out of the tube.
- The crowd was squeezing through the narrow passage.
- She was squeezing the orange to make juice.
- The baby was squeezing the toy tightly.
- The wrestler was squeezing his opponent's neck tightly.
Quotes
I'm squeezing my brain cells trying to think of a solution.
Life is like squeezing toothpaste. Once it's out, you can't get it back in.
I'm not a great actor - I'm just good at squeezing out tears.