Press and Wring

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Press verb - To push steadily against with some force.

Usage example: an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard

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Wring is a synonym for press. In some cases you can use "Wring" instead the word "Press" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

Wring verb - To get (as money) by the use of force or threats.

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Press is a synonym for wring in twist topic. You can use "Press" instead the word "Wring" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: wringing, wringer

advantage	press advantage	wring advantage
hands	press hands	wring hands

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