pressure

noun

1
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
he gave the button a press
he used pressure to stop the bleeding
2
a force that compels
the public brought pressure to bear on the government
3
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal
4
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
5
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
6
the state of demanding notice or attention
the insistence of their hunger
the press of business matters
7
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

1
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
He squeezed her for information
2
exert pressure on someone through threats

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