pressure
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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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
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  Preusser
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  Prosser
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