'pressure'
[pressure.n.01] as in: the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)


Examples:
the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure



'pressure'
[pressure.n.02] as in: a force that compels


Examples:
the public brought pressure to bear on the government



'pressure'
[press.n.09] as in: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure


Examples:
he gave the button a press
he used pressure to stop the bleeding
at the pressing of a button



'pressure'
[imperativeness.n.01] as in: the state of demanding notice or attention


Examples:
the insistence of their hunger
the press of business matters



'pressure'
[pressure.n.05] as in: the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin


Examples:
the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal


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'pressure'
[pressure.n.06] as in: an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress


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'pressure'
[atmospheric_pressure.n.01] as in: the pressure exerted by the atmosphere



'pressure'
[coerce.v.01] as in: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :


Examples:
She forced him to take a job in the city
He squeezed her for information



'pressure'
[blackmail.v.01] as in: exert pressure on someone through threats



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