pressure
definition: the act of pressing
example: the exertion of pressure
speech part: noun
synonyms:
press
definition: a force that compels
example: the public brought pressure to bear on the government
speech part: noun
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definition: the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
example: The sensitivity of their skin to pressure and temperature was normal.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
pressure sensation
definition: the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
atmospheric pressure
air pressure
definition: the force applied to a unit area of surface
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
pressure level
force per unit area
definition: the state of demanding notice or attention
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
press
definition: an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :'She forced him to take a job in the city'
example:
speech part: verb
definition: exert pressure on someone through threats
example:
speech part: verb