squeeze

Sense 1 noun

the act of gripping and pressing firmly

he gave her cheek a playful squeeze

Sense 2 verb

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

crush an aluminum can

Sense 3 noun

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

Sense 4 verb

press firmly

He squeezed my hand

Sense 5 noun

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

increased expenses put a squeeze on profits

Sense 6 verb

squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

I squeezed myself into the corner

Sense 7 noun

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

she was his main squeeze

Sense 8 verb

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

She forced him to take a job in the city

Sense 9 noun

a twisting squeeze

gave the wet cloth a wring

Sense 10 verb

obtain by coercion or intimidation

They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss

Sense 11 noun

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

she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away

Sense 12 verb

press or force

Stuff money into an envelope

Sense 13 noun

a tight or amorous embrace

come here and give me a big hug

Sense 14 verb

squeeze tightly between the fingers

He pinched her behind

Sense 15 noun

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

getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze

Sense 16 verb

squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Hug me, please

Sense 17 verb

squeeze or press together

she compressed her lips