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pressure
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
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noun
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
“he gave the button a press”
noun
a force that compels
“the public brought pressure to bear on the government”
noun
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
“the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal”
noun
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
noun
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”
noun
the state of demanding notice or attention
“the insistence of their hunger”
noun
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
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”
verb
exert pressure on someone through threats
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he gave the button a press
he used pressure to stop the bleeding
at the pressing of a button
the public brought pressure to bear on the government
the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
the insistence of their hunger
the press of business matters
She forced him to take a job in the city
He squeezed her for information
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