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pressure
('pr/E//S//@/r )

noun (n)

  • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)(noun.phenomenon)
    Example:
    The compressed gas exerts an increased pressure.
    Synonym:
    force per unit area, pressure level
    source: wordnet30
  • a force that compels(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    The public brought pressure to bear on the government.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure(noun.act)
    Example:
    He used pressure to stop the bleeding.
    Synonym:
    press, pressing
    source: wordnet30
  • the state of demanding notice or attention(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press
    source: wordnet30
  • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal.
    Synonym:
    pressure sensation
    source: wordnet30
  • an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere(noun.phenomenon)
    Synonym:
    air pressure, atmospheric pressure
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of pressing, or the condition of being pressed; compression; a squeezing; a crushing; as, a pressure of the hand.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Electro-motive force.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    coerce, force, hale, squeeze
    source: wordnet30
  • exert pressure on someone through threats(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    blackjack, blackmail
    source: wordnet30
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