pressure

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pressure
ˈprɛʃə Listen
Meanings
noun
  • continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
    E.g. the gate was buckling under the pressure of the crowd outside
  • the use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something.
    E.g. backbenchers put pressure on the government to provide safeguards
verb
  • attempt to persuade or coerce (someone) into doing something.
    E.g. it might be possible to pressure him into resigning

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