power play (n)
squeeze play#1 (n)
squeeze#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
examples she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
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Hypernym attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
Derivationally related form squeeze → squeeze
Derivationally related form squeeze → squeeze
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Hyponym attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
Derivationally related form squeeze → squeeze
Derivationally related form squeeze → squeeze

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