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pressures
verb(pres-sure)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Synonyms: coerce, force, hale, squeeze,
pressures
noun(pres-sure)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Synonyms: press, pressing,
Examples:
He used pressure to stop the bleeding.
pressures
noun(pres-sure)
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
Synonyms: air pressure, atmospheric pressure,
pressures
verb(pres-sure)
exert pressure on someone through threats
Synonyms: blackjack, blackmail,
pressures
noun(pres-sure)
the state of demanding notice or attention
Synonyms: imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press,
pressures
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.
pressures
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.
pressures
noun(pres-sure)
a force that compels
Examples:
The public brought pressure to bear on the government.
pressures
noun(pres-sure)
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

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