PRESSURE
Scrabble letter values: P3R1E1S1S1U1R1E1 = 10
Definition
- verb to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means. — synonyms: coerce, hale, squeeze, force
- verb exert pressure on someone through threats. — synonyms: blackmail, blackjack
- noun the force applied to a unit area of surface. — synonyms: pressure_level, force_per_unit_area
- noun a force that compels.
- noun the act of pressing. — synonyms: press, pressing
- noun the state of demanding notice or attention. — synonyms: imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press
- noun the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin. — synonyms: pressure_sensation
- noun an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress.
- noun the pressure exerted by the atmosphere. — synonyms: atmospheric_pressure, air_pressure
Examples
- “She forced him to take a job in the city”
- “He squeezed her for information”
- “measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)”