Meaning of 'pressure'

noun

the act of pressing

Example: "the exertion of pressure"

Synonyms: press

noun

a force that compels

Example: "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"

noun

the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

Example: "The sensitivity of their skin to pressure and temperature was normal."

Synonyms: pressure sensation

noun

the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

Synonyms: atmospheric pressure air pressure

noun

the force applied to a unit area of surface

Synonyms: pressure level force per unit area

noun

the state of demanding notice or attention

Synonyms: press

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'

Synonyms: hale force

verb

exert pressure on someone through threats

Synonyms: blackjack blackmail