esprémer — meaning in English

English meaning

• squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
• wring verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.

Senses

esprémer is used for these senses in English:

• squeeze (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
• wring Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.
• wring To obtain (something) from or out of a person or thing by extortion or other force.

squeeze — full definition

1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
5. noun A difficult situation caused by limited time, money, or space.

wring — full definition

1. verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
2. verb To twist and clasp the hands together from distress or anxiety.
3. verb To obtain something with difficulty or by applying pressure, such as forcing out a confession.

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