Difference between Extort and Squeeze

Extort

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To wrest from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to exact; as, to extort contributions from the vanquished; to extort confessions of guilt; to extort a promise; to extort payment of a debt. To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.

Squeeze

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply pressure to from two or more sides at onceTo fit into a tight placeTo remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficultyTo put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choicesTo attempt to score a runner from third by bunting

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A difficult positionA traversal of a narrow passageA hug or other affectionate graspA romantic partnerThe act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third(epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.

Example sentence: When I try to appreciate something, it feels like my hands are around the moment, trying to squeeze it. It's when you really release yourself of the responsibility to be enjoying things that you actually do.