pressure
pressure Lexical Profile
pressure Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it; in physics, the perpendicular force applied per unit of surface area.
"The mechanic checked the tire pressure before the long road trip."
A sense of stressful urgency, mental strain, or emotional burden caused by demanding circumstances, high expectations, or limited time.
"She performs remarkably well under the intense pressure of final exams."
The use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something.
"The committee resisted public pressure to overturn the zoning decision."
• verb
To attempt to persuade, urge, or coerce someone into doing something through insistent demands or influence.
"The salesperson tried to pressure us into signing the contract on the spot."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'pressure' and Late Latin 'pressura' (a pressing or burden), derived from the Latin verb 'premere' meaning 'to press, crush, or hold fast'.