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squeeze v. [
squash, crush, squelch, mash] to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
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squeeze v. press firmly; "He squeezed my hand"
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squeeze v. [
wedge, force] squeeze like a wedge into a tight space; "I squeezed myself into the corner"
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squeeze n. [
squeezing] the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
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squeeze n. [
credit crunch, liquidity crisis] a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
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