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PRESSURE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Pressure.

How to pronounce pressure:

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Pressure - as a noun

The force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

Example: "The compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force per unit areapressure level
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A force that compels

Example: "The public brought pressure to bear on the government"

The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Example: "He gave the button a press"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
presspressing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pushpushing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of demanding notice or attention

Example: "The insistence of their hunger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imperativenessinsistenceinsistencypress

The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

Example: "The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pressure sensation

An oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

The pressure exerted by the atmosphere

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
air pressureatmospheric pressure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gas pressure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pressure - as a verb

To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coerceforcehalesqueeze
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compelobligateoblige
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exert pressure on someone through threats

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackjackblackmail

Example Sentences

"I can feel the pressure of the water as I dive deeper into the pool."
"The pressure of the situation made her nervous."
"He applied pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."
"The pressure from his peers influenced his decision."
"I have to work well under pressure to meet deadlines."
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Word Game Points

Is PRESSURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pressure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRESSURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PRESSURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pressure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESSURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PRESSURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pressure is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESSURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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