Squeeze

the act of gripping and pressing firmly

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

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

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

a twisting squeeze

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

a tight or amorous embrace

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

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

press firmly

squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

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

obtain by coercion or intimidation

press or force

squeeze tightly between the fingers

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

squeeze or press together