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pressure
verb(pres-sure)to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
pressure
noun(pres-sure)the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Examples:
He used pressure to stop the bleeding.
pressure
noun(pres-sure)the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
Synonyms: air pressure, atmospheric pressure,
pressure
noun(pres-sure)the state of demanding notice or attention
pressure
noun(pres-sure)the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
Synonyms: force per unit area, pressure level,
Examples:
The compressed gas exerts an increased pressure.
pressure
noun(pres-sure)the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
Synonyms: pressure sensation,
Examples:
The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal.
pressure
noun(pres-sure)a force that compels
Examples:
The public brought pressure to bear on the government.
pressure
noun(pres-sure)an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress