Definition: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
Similar words: press, compact, compress, constrict, contract, squeeze
Definition: squeeze or press together
Usage: she compressed her lips; the spasm contracted the muscle
Synonyms: overbear
Definition: bear too much
Definition: bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
Usage: The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
Synonyms: overbear
Definition: overcome
Usage: overbear criticism, protest, or arguments