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"pRESURE" is probably misspelled. Trying pressure instead Definition of pressure
pressure has definitions from the fields of psychology,physics
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[ 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"

2
[ noun ] a force that compels

Examples

"the public brought pressure to bear on the government"

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"

4
[ noun ] the state of urgently demanding notice or attention

Synonyms

press insistence insistency imperativeness

Examples

"the press of business matters"

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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[ 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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[ noun ] an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
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[ verb ] exert pressure on someone through threats

Synonyms

blackjack blackmail

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Similar Spelling

pressure procure pressurize pressurise preserve procurer proscribe procuress preserved preserver preserves prescribe prescribed proscribed Presgraves Prosser pressor procurable procurance Proserpine procural progress prescript precursor

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