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
thrust
mash
force
hale
coerce
compress
squash
wring
pinch
extort
stuff
constrict
bosom
squeeze
contract
tweet
squelch
rack
twitch
hug
nip
gouge
wedge
shove
press
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.
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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.