Antonyms for squeeze

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : skweez

Phonetic Transcription : skwiz

Definition of squeeze

Origin : c.1600, probably an alteration of quease (c.1550), from Old English cwysan "to squeeze," of unknown origin, perhaps imitative (cf. German quetschen "to squeeze"). Slang expression to put the squeeze on (someone or something) "exert influence" is from 1711. Baseball squeeze play first recorded 1905. Main squeeze "most important person" is attested from 1896; meaning "one's sweetheart, lover" is attested by 1980.

noun pressure, crushing
verb exert pressure on sides, parts of something
verb try to get money out of

Example sentences :

Until now there's a man that can squeeze and ruin me any day, and that's Merchant.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Throw them into the soup at the last, and also squeeze in the juice of a lemon.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

The meat will feel tender and springy when you squeeze it with your fingers.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

When it is quite tender, take it up, and drain and squeeze it well.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then take it out, drain, and squeeze it till it is as dry as you can get it.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Peel your tomatas, cut them in half and squeeze out the seeds.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then having cut the lemons, squeeze out all the juice into a pitcher.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then put them into a jelly-bag, and squeeze out all the juice.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then transfer them to a jelly-bag, and squeeze out the juice.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

You can't afford to squeeze a sp—I mean, break a heart in this fashion.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

Synonyms for squeeze

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