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pressure

/ˈpɹɛʃɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Pressure means: the state of demanding notice or attention.

Synonyms for pressure18

noun, as in the state of demanding notice or attention

imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press

noun, as in the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

pressure level, force per unit area

noun, as in the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

press, pressing

noun, as in the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure, air pressure

noun, as in the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

pressure sensation

verb, as in to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

coerce, hale, squeeze, force

verb, as in exert pressure on someone through threats

blackmail, blackjack

also used for pressure

affliction, grievance

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What does pressure mean?9

noun

1

the state of demanding notice or attention“the insistence of their hunger”

2

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)“the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure”

3

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure“he gave the button a press”

4

the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

5

the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin“the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal”

6

a force that compels“the public brought pressure to bear on the government”

7

an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

verb

1

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means“She forced him to take a job in the city”

2

exert pressure on someone through threats

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pressure?1

two syllables

fresher
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Pressure in a sentence

  • Reynolds' blood pressure is dangerously high, especially when he's mad.papabear
  • Shale rock is a sedimentary rock made up of clay, compacted together by pressure.marco87
  • I know that you're strong, but political pressure will be stronger.swagner
  • When the pressure is lower, the boiling point is lower.eastasiastudent
  • In order to staunch the flow of blood, apply direct pressure to the wound._undertoad
  • I know that you're strong, but political pressure is even stronger.FeuDRenais2
  • At a point, the pressure of a fluid is the same in all directions.halfb1t
  • The higher the pressure, the higher the temperature.mervert1

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Forms of pressure

as a noun

plural
pressures

as a verb

past tense
pressured
present participle
pressuring
third-person singular
pressures
past participle
pressured