squeeze | Definition of squeeze

squeeze

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of squeeze

1 the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing

he gave the plastic bag a squeeze and then folded it up for storage

Synonyms of squeeze

compacting, compaction, compression, condensation, condensing, constricting, constriction, contracting, contraction, squeezing, telescoping

Words Related to squeeze

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, shortening

concentration, consolidation

simplification, streamlining

decreasing, diminishment, lessening

Near Antonyms of squeeze

dilation, dispersion, dissipation, scattering

distension (or distention), inflation, swelling

Antonyms of squeeze

decompression, expansion

2 slang a person with whom one is in love

she and her main squeeze are spending Valentine's Day at a romantic country inn

Synonyms of squeeze

beloved, darling, dear, flame, hon, honey, love, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove

Words Related to squeeze

beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, swain

gal, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, ladylove, lass, mistress, tootsie

amour, lover, paramour

doll, duck(s) [chiefly British], pet

date, escort, steady

admirer, gallant, suitor, wooer

significant other

fiancé, intended

crush, heartthrob