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1. | [ noun ] (physics) the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | |
Synonyms: | pressure_level force_per_unit_area | |
Examples: | "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" |
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Related terms: | physical_phenomenon vapor_pressure head osmotic_pressure blood_pressure hydrostatic_head suction radiation_pressure sound_pressure gas_pressure oil_pressure intraocular_pressure atmospheric_pressure press supercharge pressurize pressurize | |
2. | [ noun ] a force that compels | |
Examples: | "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" |
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Related terms: | force blackmail | |
3. | [ noun ] the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure | |
Synonyms: | pressing press | |
Examples: | "he gave the button a press" "he used pressure to stop the bleeding" "at the pressing of a button" |
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Related terms: | push compression impression decompression press compress press press push | |
4. | [ noun ] the state of urgently demanding notice or attention | |
Synonyms: | press insistence insistency imperativeness | |
Examples: | "the press of business matters" |
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Related terms: | urgency blackmail | |
5. | [ noun ] (psychology) the somatic sensation of pressure | |
Synonyms: | pressure_sensation | |
Examples: | "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal" |
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Related terms: | somesthesia somaesthesia | |
6. | [ verb ] to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city" | |
Synonyms: | force coerce squeeze hale | |
Examples: | "He squeezed her for information" |
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Related terms: | compel drive bring_oneself terrorize steamroller dragoon bludgeon squeeze_for turn_up_the_heat imperativeness compulsion power_play act | |
7. | [ noun ] an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress | |
Related terms: | trouble | |
8. | [ verb ] exert pressure on someone through threats | |
Synonyms: | blackjack blackmail | |
Related terms: | influence blackmailer | |
Similar spelling: |
pressurize pressurise pressurized pressurised pressor procure Preusser progressive progress procurer press_run procuress Prosser progression progress_to procurement |