Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Using Pressure and Force

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

to make something smaller and more condensed

to push a thing tightly against something else

to make more dense or compact

to create small folds or ridges in something by pinching or pressing it together

to compress or form into a lump or thick mass, often by tightly squeezing or rolling

to squeeze or crunch something into a compact shape or form

to press or squeeze something with force

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

to grind or crush something, especially grains or other materials, using a mechanical device or equipment

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

to crush food into a soft mass

to forcibly push or cram something into a tight or confined space

to squeeze or push something into a tight or confined space

to forcefully push for something to be accepted or approved, often using strong actions to overcome resistance

to forcefully fit or insert something into a tight space

to manage to find or create a small amount of space or time for someone or something, often with difficulty

to force something into a tight or confined space

to hit or place something with considerable force, often resulting in a loud noise

to hit sharply, often with a quick and forceful motion

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

to hit with a swift and forceful motion, often with a swinging action