overpress

overpress
v.t.

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  • overpress — I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb Etymology: Middle English overpressen, from over (I) + pressen to press 1. obsolete : afflict, oppress …   Useful english dictionary

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