pressure

Noun

• the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

• an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

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

• the state of demanding notice or attention
  • the insistence of their hunger
    
  • the press of business matters
    

• 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
    

• a force that compels
  • the public brought pressure to bear on the government
    

• 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
    

Verb

• exert pressure on someone through threats

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  atmospheric pressure , air pressure , pressure sensation , imperativeness , insistence , insistency , press , pressing , pressure level , force per unit area , blackmail , blackjack , coerce , hale , squeeze , force