For physical actions:
* Twisting: This emphasizes the turning motion.
* Squeezing: This emphasizes the pressure applied.
* Pressing: Similar to squeezing, but can also be used for applying pressure without a twisting motion.
* Squeezing out: This specifically refers to removing liquid.
For emotional states:
* Distressing: This emphasizes the feeling of anxiety or worry.
* Torturing: This emphasizes the feeling of intense pain or suffering.
* Agonizing: Similar to torturing, but can also be used for physical pain.
* Racking: This emphasizes the feeling of being torn apart by emotions.
For other uses:
* Extorting: This refers to getting something by force or pressure.
* Manipulating: This refers to controlling someone's actions for one's own benefit.
To choose the best synonym, consider the specific situation and the meaning you want to convey.