Hug vs. Squeeze — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Hug and Squeeze
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Hug
A hug is a form of endearment, universal in human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug.
Squeeze
To press hard on or together; compress
Squeezed the balloon until it popped.
Hug
Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection
He hugged her close to him
We hugged and kissed
People kissed and hugged each other
Squeeze
To press gently, as in affection
Squeezed her hand.
Hug
An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection
There were hugs and tears as they were reunited
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Squeeze
To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid
Squeeze an orange.
Hug
To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
Squeeze
To extract by applying pressure
Squeeze juice from a lemon.
Hug
To hold steadfastly to; cherish
He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.
Squeeze
To extract or gain by intimidation or other pressure
Squeezed information out of the suspect.
Hug
To stay close to
A sailboat hugging the shore.
Squeeze
To pressure or intimidate (someone) to comply with a demand, as to make an extortion payment.
Hug
To embrace or cling together closely.
Squeeze
To obtain room for by pressure; cram
Squeezed her clothes into the suitcase.
Hug
A close, affectionate embrace.
Squeeze
To manage to find time or space for
I asked if she might squeeze me into her busy schedule. Can we squeeze another chair in at your table?.
Hug
A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.
Squeeze
(Games) To force (an opponent) to use a potentially winning card in a trick that that opponent cannot take in bridge.
Hug
A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").
Squeeze
To cause (a run or base runner) to score on a squeeze play.
Hug
A particular grip in wrestling.
Squeeze
To call as balls pitches thrown by (a pitcher) near the edges of the strike zone. Used of an umpire.
Hug
To crouch; huddle as with cold.
Squeeze
To give way under pressure
The rubber duck squeaks when it squeezes.
Hug
(intransitive) To cling closely together.
Squeeze
To exert pressure
Squeezed until my hand hurt.
Hug
(transitive) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
Billy hugged Danny until he felt better.
Squeeze
To force one's way
Squeeze through a crowd.
Squeeze into a tight space.
Hug
(transitive) To stay close to (the shore etc.)
Squeeze
The act or an instance of squeezing.
Hug
To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
Squeeze
A handclasp or brief embrace.
Hug
To cower; to crouch; to curl up.
Squeeze
An amount squeezed out
A squeeze of lemon.
Hug
To crowd together; to cuddle.
Squeeze
A group crowded together; a crush.
Hug
To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
Squeeze
Financial pressure caused by shortages or narrowing economic margins.
Hug
To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
We hug deformities if they bear our names.
Squeeze
Pressure or intimidation to comply with a demand, as to make an extortion payment
Thugs who put the squeeze on shopkeepers.
Hug
To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind.
Squeeze
(Games) A forced discard of a potentially winning card in bridge.
Hug
A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.
Squeeze
(Baseball) A squeeze play.
Hug
A tight or amorous embrace;
Come here and give me a big hug
Squeeze
(Slang) One's primary romantic partner or sweetheart.
Hug
Hug, usually with fondness;
Hug me, please
They embraced
Squeeze
(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.
Hug
Fit closely or tightly;
She dress hugged her hipds
Squeeze
(transitive) To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
Squeeze
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.
I managed to squeeze the car into that parking space.
Can you squeeze through that gap?
Squeeze
(transitive) To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
He squeezed some money out of his wallet.
Squeeze
(transitive) To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
I'm being squeezed between my job and my volunteer work.
Squeeze
To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
Squeeze
To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.
Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt.
Squeeze
An instance of squeezing.
Squeeze
A close or tight fit.
Squeeze
(figuratively) A difficult position.
I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.
Squeeze
A hug or other affectionate grasp.
A gentle squeeze on the arm
Squeeze
(slang) A romantic partner.
I want to be your main squeeze.
Squeeze
(slang) An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
Squeeze
(baseball) The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze.
Squeeze
(card games) A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
Squeeze
(caving) A traversal of a narrow passage.
It was a tight squeeze, but I got through to the next section of the cave.
Squeeze
A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.
Squeeze
(mining) The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
Squeeze
(dated) The situation experienced by a middleman when pressured from both sides, especially financially.
Squeeze
(dated) A bribe, fee, or extortionary price paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.
Squeeze
To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.
Squeeze
Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.
In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward the burden.
Squeeze
To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.
Squeeze
To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd; - often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.
Squeeze
The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.
Squeeze
A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.
Squeeze
The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
Squeeze
Pressure or constraint used to force the making of a gift, concession, or the like; exaction; extortion; as, to put the squeeze on someone.
One of the many "squeezes" imposed by the mandarins.
Squeeze
The act of gripping and pressing firmly;
He gave her cheek a playful squeeze
Squeeze
A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
Squeeze
A situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer;
Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits
Squeeze
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend;
She was his main squeeze
Squeeze
A twisting squeeze;
Gave the wet cloth a wring
Squeeze
An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
Squeeze
A tight or amorous embrace;
Come here and give me a big hug
Squeeze
The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space;
Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze
Squeeze
To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition;
Crush an aluminum can
Squeeze a lemon
Squeeze
Press firmly;
He squeezed my hand
Squeeze
Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space;
I squeezed myself into the corner
Squeeze
To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
She forced him to take a job in the city
He squeezed her for information
Squeeze
Obtain by coercion or intimidation;
They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss
They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him
Squeeze
Press or force;
Stuff money into an envelope
She thrust the letter into his hand
Squeeze
Squeeze tightly between the fingers;
He pinched her behind
She squeezed the bottle
Squeeze
Hug, usually with fondness;
Hug me, please
They embraced
Squeeze
Squeeze or press together;
She compressed her lips
The spasm contracted the muscle
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