appuyer sur

Definitions of appuyer sur
  1. verb
    exert pressure or force to or upon
    synonyms: presser
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    presser
    press firmly
    broyer, concasser, presser, écraser
    to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
    broyer, écraser
    press or grind with a crushing noise
    pousser, presser, s'appuyer sur
    press against forcefully without moving
    serrer
    squeeze together tightly
    type of:
    effleurer, toucher
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
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