Definitions
- Describing something that has been flattened or compressed under pressure. - Referring to a situation where there is not enough space for everyone, and people are forced to be close together. - Talking about a feeling of being overwhelmed or defeated by a difficult situation.
- Describing something that has been pressed or compressed tightly. - Referring to a situation where there is limited space, and people are forced to be close together. - Talking about a feeling of being pressured or stressed by a difficult situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where something is compressed or pressed tightly.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a lack of space or overcrowding.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a feeling of pressure or stress.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Squashed implies a more extreme level of compression or pressure than squeezed.
- 2Cause: Squashed often implies an external force causing the compression, while squeezed can also refer to self-imposed pressure.
- 3Physicality: Squashed is often used to describe physical objects, while squeezed can also be used to describe emotions or abstract concepts.
- 4Connotation: Squashed can have a negative connotation, implying a feeling of defeat or being overwhelmed, while squeezed can have a neutral or even positive connotation, implying efficiency or resourcefulness.
- 5Usage: Squashed is less commonly used than squeezed in everyday language.
Remember this!
Squashed and squeezed are synonyms that both describe a situation where something is compressed or pressed tightly. However, squashed implies a more extreme level of compression or pressure caused by an external force, while squeezed can also refer to self-imposed pressure or a feeling of efficiency. Squashed is less commonly used than squeezed in everyday language.
