How can I effectively delete an app?

I am trying to delete app that doesnt seem usefull anymore. But everytime I press and hold on the respective app, it doesn't show the x button to delete. And I tried moving to the trash, didn't worked either. Also, to add more information, these apps are not the mac basic ones, like mail, or messages, or facetime... So, what do I do?
Thanks

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