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Pressure

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

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📖 Definitions of "Pressure"

noun

1
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."
2
A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
"the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization."
3
Distress.
"She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first."
4
Urgency
"the pressure of business"

verb

1
To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
"Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want."

🔄 Synonyms of "Pressure"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
coerceverb	(transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
pressnoun	An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.
pressingnoun	Needing urgent attention.
insistencenoun	An urgent demand.
blackmailnoun	The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
blackjacknoun	(card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.
imperativenessnoun	The state or condition of being imperative.
insistencynoun	The quality of being insistent.
pressure sensationnoun	the somatic sensation of pressure
force per unit areanoun	the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
forcenoun	Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pressure"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
pressnoun	An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.
pressingnoun	The application of pressure by a press or other means.
forcenoun	Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
coerceverb	(transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
insistencenoun	An urgent demand.
insistencynoun	The quality of being insistent.
blackmailnoun	The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
imperativenessnoun	The state or condition of being imperative.
blackjacknoun	(card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.
force per unit areanoun	the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
pressure sensationnoun	the somatic sensation of pressure
pressionnoun	(rare) Pressure or an act of applying pressure.
compressionnoun	An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
pushernoun	(colloquial) A drug dealer.
pushnoun	An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
leannoun	(uncountable) Meat with no fat on it.
squeezenoun	An instance of squeezing.
tensionnoun	The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
strangleholdnoun	A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
gripnoun	A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.