pressure

Meanings

• 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"
• a force that compels
  • "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
  • "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"
• the state of demanding notice or attention
• the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
  • "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
• an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
• the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
• exert pressure on someone through threats

Synonyms

air pressure, atmospheric pressure, blackjack, blackmail, coerce, force, force per unit area, hale, imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press, pressing, pressure level, pressure sensation, squeeze