Synonyms for power play

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. power play, squeeze play, squeeze(noun)

    an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

    Synonyms:
    clinch, squeeze, wring, power play, squeezing, liquidity crisis, credit crunch, squeeze play, hug

  2. power play(noun)

    a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play

    Synonyms:
    squeeze play, power play, squeeze

  3. power play(noun)

    (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties

    Synonyms:
    squeeze play, power play, squeeze

Wiktionary

  1. power play(noun)

    In ice hockey, the situation where a team has a numerical advantage on the ice due to one or more penalties given to the opposing team.
  2. power play(noun)

    A similar situation in other ball games such as lacrosse, indoor soccer, rugby and cricket.

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