PRESSURE

PRES ·SU ·RE 2 syllables

A2 · Elementary 📏 8 letters 🎲 Scrabble 10 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. the force applied to a unit area of surface
  2. a force that compels
  3. the act of pressing
  4. the state of demanding notice or attention

💬 Examples

  • "measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)"
  • "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
  • "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
  • "the exertion of pressure"

🔗 Similar words

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verb
  1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
  2. exert pressure on someone through threats

💬 Examples

  • "She forced him to take a job in the city"
  • "He squeezed her for information"

🔗 Similar words

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