exprimir

Definitions of exprimir
  1. verb
    press with a mangle
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    type of:
    planchar
    press and smooth with a heated iron
  2. verb
    press firmly
    synonyms: estrujar, prensar
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    types:
    apretar
    squeeze together tightly
    type of:
    apretar, prensar, presionar, pulsar
    exert pressure or force to or upon
  3. verb
    to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
    synonyms: aplastar, chafar, estrujar, machacar, majar, moler, prensar, triturar
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    type of:
    apretar, prensar, presionar, pulsar
    exert pressure or force to or upon
  4. verb
    squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
    synonyms: apretar, calzar, comprimir, encajar, prensar
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    types:
    comprimir, condensar
    make more compact by or as if by pressing
    afirmar, apisonar
    press down tightly
    type of:
    desplazar, mover
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  5. verb
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
    synonyms: arruinar, extorsionar, sacarle dinero
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    type of:
    cobrar de más, desplumar, robar
    rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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