Difference between Squeeze and Wring

What is the difference between Squeeze and Wring?

Squeeze as a verb is to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once while Wring as a verb is to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out.

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 act as a sponge. I soak it up and squeeze it out in ink every two weeks.

Wring

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out.To obtain by force.To hold tightly and press or twist.

We hope you now know whether to use Squeeze or Wring in your sentence.

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