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pressure

noun
  1. the act of pressing
    “the exertion of pressure”
    press
  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 their skin to pressure and temperature was normal.”
    pressure sensation
  4. the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
    atmospheric pressureair pressure
  5. the force applied to a unit area of surface
    pressure levelforce per unit area
  6. the state of demanding notice or attention
    press
  7. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
verb
  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'
    haleforce
  2. exert pressure on someone through threats
    blackjackblackmail