Definitions
verb
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
noun
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
“he used pressure to stop the bleeding”
noun
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
“the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure”
noun
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
“the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal”
noun
a force that compels
“the public brought pressure to bear on the government”
noun
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
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