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Pressure

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Definitions for Pressure

noun
the force applied to a unit area of surface
Synonyms
pressure level force per unit area
Examples
  1. measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
  2. the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
noun
a force that compels
Examples
  1. the public brought pressure to bear on the government
noun
the act of pressing
Synonyms
press pressing
Examples
  1. the exertion of pressure
  2. he gave the button a press
  3. he used pressure to stop the bleeding
  4. at the pressing of a button
noun
the state of demanding notice or attention
Synonyms
imperativeness insistence insistency press
Examples
  1. the insistence of their hunger
  2. the press of business matters
noun
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
Synonyms
pressure sensation
Examples
  1. the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
noun
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
noun
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
Synonyms
atmospheric pressure air pressure
verb
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Synonyms
coerce hale squeeze force
Examples
  1. She forced him to take a job in the city
  2. He squeezed her for information
verb
exert pressure on someone through threats
Synonyms
blackmail blackjack

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