How is the word сжимать translated from Russian to English

English translation
clenching
verb

закрытие или сжатие чего-то крепко, например, кулаков или зубов

closing or gripping something tightly, such as fists or teeth

Examples with “сжимать”

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  • Она сжимала кулаки от раздражения. — She was clenching her fists in frustration.

  • Почему ты так сильно сжимаешь челюсть? — Why are you clenching your jaw so tightly?

  • Он пытался сжать ручку, но она не поддавалась. — He tried clenching the handle but it would not budge.

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