PRESSURING Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word pressuring. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PRESSURING
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| press | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of demanding notice or attention • the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines • a machine used for printing • a dense crowd of people • a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes • clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use • any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure verb • exert pressure or force to or upon • force or impel in an indicated direction • to be oppressive or burdensome • place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure • squeeze or press together • crowd closely • create by pressing • be urgent • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • press from a plastic • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby • press and smooth with a heated iron • lift weights • ask for or request earnestly | ||||||||
| blackjack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets • a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people • a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship • a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21 verb • exert pressure on someone through threats | ||||||||
| blackmail | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information verb • exert pressure on someone through threats • obtain through threats | ||||||||
| coerce | verbv | |||||||
verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | ||||||||
| force | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a powerful effect or influence • (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity • physical energy or intensity • group of people willing to obey orders • a unit that is part of some military service • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority • a group of people having the power of effective action • (of a law) having legal validity • a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate • move with force • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • do forcibly; exert force • take by force | ||||||||
| hale | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776) • United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938) • prolific United States writer (1822-1909) adjective satellite • exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • draw slowly or heavily | ||||||||
| imperativeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of demanding notice or attention • the quality of being insistent | ||||||||
| insistence | nounn | |||||||
noun • continual and persistent demands • the state of demanding notice or attention • the act of insisting on something | ||||||||
| insistency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of demanding notice or attention • the act of insisting on something | ||||||||
| pressing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite • compelling immediate action | ||||||||
| squeeze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of gripping and pressing firmly • a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high • a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer • (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend • a twisting squeeze • an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power • a tight or amorous embrace • the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space verb • to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition • press firmly • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • obtain by coercion or intimidation • press or force • squeeze tightly between the fingers • hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
| air pressure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere | ||||||||
| atmospheric pressure | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere | ||||||||
| force per unit area | nounn | |||||||
noun • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | ||||||||
| pressure level | nounn | |||||||
noun • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) | ||||||||
| pressure sensation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin | ||||||||
