PRESSURIZES Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word pressurizes. (close relations)
pressurized
Best Alternative Words for PRESSURIZES
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compacts | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • closely and firmly united or packed together noun • a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action • a small and economical car adjective satellite • having a short and solid form or stature • briefly giving the gist of something verb • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • compress into a wad • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
compels | verbv | |||||||
verb • force somebody to do something • necessitate or exact | ||||||||
compresses | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) verb • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
crams | verbv | |||||||
verb • crowd or pack to capacity • put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled • study intensively, as before an exam • prepare (students) hastily for an impending exam | ||||||||
forces | 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 | ||||||||
obliges | verbv | |||||||
verb • force somebody to do something • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • provide a service or favor for someone | ||||||||
packs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large indefinite quantity • a complete collection of similar things • a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) • an association of criminals • an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose • a group of hunting animals • a cream that cleanses and tones the skin • a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect • a bundle (especially one carried on the back) verb • arrange in a container • fill to capacity • compress into a wad • carry, as on one's back • set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome • have with oneself; have on one's person • press tightly together or cram • hike with a backpack • press down tightly • seal with packing • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • load with a pack • treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood | ||||||||
squeezes | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
thrusts | verbv | |||||||
noun • the force used in pushing • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • the act of applying force to propel something • verbal criticism • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) verb • push forcefully • press or force • make a thrusting forward movement • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock • push violently in a specified direction • place or put with great energy | ||||||||
tightens | verbv | |||||||
verb • make tight or tighter • become tight or tighter • severely restrict in scope or extent • narrow or limit | ||||||||
pressurise | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase the pressure on a gas or liquid • maintain a certain pressure • increase the pressure in or of | ||||||||
supercharge | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase or raise • increase the pressure on a gas or liquid |