Squoze vs. Squeeze

Squoze vs. Squeeze — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Squoze and Squeeze

Squozeverb

(nonstandard) squeeze

Squeezeverb

(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.

I squeezed the ball between my hands.Please don't squeeze the toothpaste tube in the middle.

Squeezeverb

(transitive) To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.

Squeezeverb

(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.

I managed to squeeze the car into that parking space.Can you squeeze through that gap?

Squeezeverb

(transitive) To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.

He squeezed some money out of his wallet.

Squeezeverb

(transitive) To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.

I'm being squeezed between my job and my volunteer work.
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Squeezeverb

To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.

Squeezeverb

To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.

Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt.

Squeezenoun

the act of gripping and pressing firmly;

he gave her cheek a playful squeeze

Squeezenoun

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

Squeezenoun

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

increased expenses put a squeeze on profits

Squeezenoun

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend;

she was his main squeeze
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Squeezenoun

a twisting squeeze;

gave the wet cloth a wring

Squeezenoun

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

Squeezenoun

a tight or amorous embrace;

come here and give me a big hug

Squeezenoun

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

getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze

Squeezeverb

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition;

crush an aluminum cansqueeze a lemon

Squeezeverb

press firmly;

He squeezed my hand

Squeezeverb

squeeze like a wedge into a tight space;

I squeezed myself into the corner

Squeezeverb

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

She forced him to take a job in the cityHe squeezed her for information

Squeezeverb

obtain by coercion or intimidation;

They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company bossThey squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him

Squeezeverb

press or force;

Stuff money into an envelopeShe thrust the letter into his hand

Squeezeverb

squeeze tightly between the fingers;

He pinched her behindShe squeezed the bottle

Squeezeverb

hug, usually with fondness;

Hug me, pleaseThey embraced

Squeezeverb

squeeze or press together;

she compressed her lipsthe spasm contracted the muscle