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noun
  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"
    Synonyms: force per unit area, pressure level
  2. a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
  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"
    Synonyms: press, pressing
verb
  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"
    Synonyms: coerce, force, hale, squeeze
  2. exert pressure on someone through threats
    Synonyms: blackjack, blackmail

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