Difference between Thrust and Squeeze

What is the difference between Thrust and Squeeze?

Thrust as a verb is to make advance with force. while Squeeze as a verb is to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once

Thrust

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make advance with force. To force something upon someone. To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point. A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.) The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine. The primary effort; the goal.

Example sentence: The whole thrust of modern art, as far as I understand it, is expanding the role of the artist as a kind of esthetician, someone who actually spends his time, is trained in a way to deal with qualities.

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.

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

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