Pressure
verb'prɛʃər
Noun
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
“he used pressure to stop the bleeding”
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”
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
“the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal”
Type of:SomesthesiaSomaesthesiaSomatesthesiaa force that compels
“the public brought pressure to bear on the government”
Type of:Forcethe pressure exerted by the atmosphere
the state of demanding notice or attention
Type of:Urgencyan oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
Type of:Distress
Verb
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
exert pressure on someone through threats
Type of:WorkInfluence
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- Tournament Word List (TWL)
- Scrabble US
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- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
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- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA