Jisho

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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to pursue relentlessly; to keep under strict control; to put the screws onOnly applies to 締め上げる
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
3. to settle accountsOnly applies to 締め上げる
Other forms
絞め上げる 【しめあげる】

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