Pressure

noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)]

Word Frequency: 115.8

Definitions

1.nounA pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

2.nounA 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."

3.nounDistress.

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

4.nounUrgency

"the pressure of business"

5.nounImpression; stamp; character impressed.

6.nounThe amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area.

7.verbTo encourage or heavily exert force or influence.

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