SQUEEZE


Meaning of SQUEEZE in English

verb

BAD : The train was so full that I was frightened of getting squeezed.

GOOD : The train was so full that I was frightened of getting squashed.

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squeeze = (1) press something firmly, especially by closing your hand round it: 'She squeezed my arm and told me not to worry.'

(2) get liquid, cream, paste etc from something by pressing it firmly: 'Squeeze the lemons and then pour the juice into a jug.'

(3) force someone or something into a small space: 'Somehow we managed to squeeze everyone into the car.'

squash (or crush ) = press something, usually with great force, so that it becomes flat or broken: 'Mind you don't squash the tomatoes.'

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