compress vs squeeze: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: compress or squeeze

How to spell compress?

compress
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squeeze
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compressverb

make more compact by or as if by pressing

compressverb

squeeze or press together

compressnoun

a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)

squeezeverb

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

squeezenoun

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

squeezeverb

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

squeezenoun

a twisting squeeze

squeezenoun

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

squeezenoun

a tight or amorous embrace

squeezeverb

squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

squeezeverb

squeeze or press together

squeezenoun

the act of gripping and pressing firmly

squeezeverb

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

squeezeverb

obtain by coercion or intimidation

squeezeverb

press or force

squeezeverb

squeeze tightly between the fingers

squeezenoun

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

squeezeverb

press firmly

squeezenoun

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

squeezenoun

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

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