to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
being on the ropes; losing ground
pressing clothes, etc. by placing them under the bedding while one sleeps