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pressure

noun: 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"

noun: a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"

noun: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"

noun: the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters"

noun: the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"

noun: an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

noun: the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

verb: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"

verb: exert pressure on someone through threats