pressure

UK [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] US [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.

2

A contrasting force or impulse of any kind.

the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization.

When the pressure of danger was not felt.

3

Distress.

She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.

My people's pressures are grievous.

4

Urgency.

the pressure of business

5

Impression; stamp; character impressed.

All saws of books, all forms, all pressures past.

verb

1

To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.

Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.

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