squeeze vs suppress

squeeze

verb
  • To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty. 

  • To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices. 

  • To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting. 

  • To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to. 

  • To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass. 

  • To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once. 

  • To fit into a tight place. 

noun
  • The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third. 

  • An instance of squeezing. 

  • A close or tight fit. 

  • The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata. 

  • An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice. 

  • A difficult position. 

  • 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. 

  • A traversal of a narrow passage. 

  • A romantic partner. 

  • A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks. 

  • A hug or other affectionate grasp. 

suppress

verb
  • To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue. 

  • To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained. 

  • To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression. 

  • To prevent publication. 

  • To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others. 

  • To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind. 

  • To stop a flow or stream. 

  • To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal. 

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