How is the word сжимать translated from Russian to English

English translation
to clench
verb

Крепко смыкать кулак или зубы.

To close your hand or teeth tightly.

Examples with “сжимать”

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  • Он сжал кулаки. — He clenched his fists.

  • Мне больно так сжимать челюсть. — It hurts to clench my jaw like that.

  • Постарайся не сжимать зубы во сне. — Try not to clench your teeth while you sleep.

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