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Noun(1) the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit, cgs unit(2) a force that compels(3) the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure(4) the state of demanding notice or attention(5) the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin(6) an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress(7) the pressure exerted by the atmosphere(8) the force applied to a unit area of surface(9) exert pressure on someone through threats(10) physical force(11) weight(12) demand(13) difficulty
Verb(1) to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means(2) exert pressure on someone through threats(3) bother(4) urge

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(1) One girl liked to be held down while she was kissed, so there was always a lot of physical pressure on the kiss itself.(2) backbenchers put pressure on the government to provide safeguards(3) That way this self-contained unit will not put pressure on resources in towns and cities.(4) the gate was buckling under the pressure of the crowd outside(5) Tougher penalties for people-smugglers implement a six point plan to put downward pressure on petrol prices.(6) Already we are seeing downward pressure on both the US dollar and local currency interest rates across the Middle East.(7) He blames the UW administration and government pressure for the increase in students.(8) I felt an enormous sense of pressure to do that, but I didn't know if I would be able to.(9) But it took much in the way of arm-twisting and political pressure to get them to agree to the trip.(10) Nursing and support staff do a wonderful job but are constantly under pressure from ever dwindling resources.(11) The electrons exert a pressure on the ions just like an ideal gas exerts pressure on the walls of a confining box.(12) Continuous negative pressure applied to a wound is now an established method for managing patients' wounds in hospital.(13) However, the big question is: who should pay for it, at a time when there is already great pressure on police resources?(14) Although the French nation was being created in a civic sense, little pressure was felt in the short term to make all citizens speak the same language.(15) gas can be fed to the turbines at a pressure of around 250 psi(16) it might now be possible to pressure him into resigning
Related Words
(1) blood pressure
(2) under pressure
(3) peer pressure
(4) pressure gauge
(5) high blood pressure
(6) pressure drop
(7) high pressure
(8) air pressure
(9) pressure group
Synonyms
Noun
1. physical force
2. coercion
3. strain
4. pressing
5. pressure sensation
6. insistency
7. pressure level
8. atmospheric pressure


Verb
9. coerce
10. blackmail


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Here's the alcohol and drug peer pressure
mother warned me about.

Here's the alcohol and drug peer PRESSURE mother warned me about.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 19


Once inside,\Nyou'll notice the change of pressure.�

Once inside,
you'll notice the change of PRESSURE.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 4


Six strangers, that's a lot of pressure.

Six strangers, that's a lot of PRESSURE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24


for my Hoover Max Extract
Pressure Pro, model 60.

for my Hoover Max Extract PRESSURE Pro, model 60.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 11


...and there's a great deal of pressure
on couples like us...

...and there's a great deal of PRESSURE on couples like us...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 8


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