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VocabJLPT N2

to press against

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to press against
2. to push against
3. to foist on (task, responsibility)

This verb means to force something onto someone or to push something against a surface. It carries a strong sense of imposing one's will or opinions on another person. It has a negative connotation and suggests the person is being unreasonably insistent.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, can you not press your face against the window?

Sentence 2

Why do you always stand with your shoulder pressed against the wall?

Sentence 3

Police announced they had pressed the suspect against a wall to restrain him.

Sentence 4

"Hey, what are you doing pressing your ear against the door?"

Sentence 5

He laughed and said, "I pressed my forehead against the wall to reflect on what I'd done."