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verbto cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
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"he used pressure to stop the bleeding"nounthe act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
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nounthe pressure exerted by the atmosphere
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verbexert pressure on someone through threats
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nounthe state of demanding notice or attention
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"the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"nounthe force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
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"the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"nounthe somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
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"the public brought pressure to bear on the government"nouna force that compelstype of:
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nounan oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distresstype of:
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