Squeeze
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once To fit into a tight place 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
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A difficult position A traversal of a narrow passage A hug or other affectionate grasp A romantic partner The 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: I'll squeeze the cider out of your adam's apple.
Pinch
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.To steal, usually of something almost trivial or inconsequential.To arrest or capture.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.An organic herbal smoke additive.
Example sentence: People are going to write things about you, but you have to take the good with the bad, so you shouldn't take it very seriously. If you take it to heart, it'll get very difficult to deal with. So, just take it with a pinch of salt.