No. 16,728 in Russian
скрепя
"Скрепя" means "gritting" or "clenching" (often used figuratively, as in "gritting one's teeth").
In a sentence
Скрепя сердце, он согласился помочь.
Grudgingly, he agreed to help.
Indicates doing something reluctantly or grudgingly.
Скрепя зубы, она закончила тяжелую работу.
Through grit, she completed the difficult work.
Shows determination and perseverance, even in challenging circumstances.
Мы должны принять это решение, скрепя дух.
We must make this decision, summoning inner strength.
Relates to gathering inner spiritual or emotional strength to face a decision.
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