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noun : PRESSURE
Source:WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) 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" ;
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2. (
) a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" ;
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3. (
) 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" ;
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4. (
) the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters" ;
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5. (
) the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal" ;
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6. (
) an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress ;
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7. (
) the pressure exerted by the atmosphere ;
verb : PRESSURE
Source:WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) 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" ;
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2. (
) exert pressure on someone through threats ;
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