Antonyms for squeezing

Grammar : Verb

Spell : skweez

Phonetic Transcription : skwiz

Definition of squeezing

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.

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

Example sentences :

But he remembered that he had once before been caught and had escaped by squeezing the trap.
Extract from : « The Biography of a Grizzly » by Ernest Seton-Thompson

It's a pleasure to you, I know,' said Tom, squeezing her hand heartily.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

But I'm that glad to see you, laddies, I feel just like squeezing for another hour.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

He glanced down, and noticed that she was squeezing his hand spasmodically.
Extract from : « Death of a Spaceman » by Walter M. Miller

"Full house; no reserved seats," observed the man placidly, squeezing in.
Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson

She kissed Elsie Marley again, squeezing her hand meaningly.
Extract from : « Elsie Marley, Honey » by Joslyn Gray

Maxwell secured them by pinching his own ear or by squeezing the arm of his neighbor.
Extract from : « The Shadow World » by Hamlin Garland

Many were affected; the anxiety to hear him was intense, the squeezing fearful.
Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

"I suppose Magrath told you all," said the vice-admiral, squeezing the other's hand.
Extract from : « The Two Admirals » by J. Fenimore Cooper

He never dreamed of squeezing the plump arm or pinching the smooth cheek.
Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber

Synonyms for squeezing

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