pressure Synonyms
Another word for pressure
• noun (Context 1)
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 compression before the long road trip."
• noun (Context 2)
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 stress of final exams."
• noun (Context 3)
The use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something.
"The committee resisted public coercion to overturn the zoning decision."
• verb (Context 4)
To attempt to persuade, urge, or coerce someone into doing something through insistent demands or influence.
"The salesperson tried to press us into signing the contract on the spot."
Opposites of pressure
The opposite of pressure shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: