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PRESSURES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Pressures.

Pressures - 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)

Pressures - 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

"She succumbed to the pressures of her demanding job."
"The pressures of modern life can be overwhelming."
"There are societal pressures on women to conform to certain beauty standards."
"Financial pressures often lead to stress and anxiety."
"The pressures of competition can motivate athletes to perform their best."
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Word Game Points

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

PRESSURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PRESSURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pressures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESSURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PRESSURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pressures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESSURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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