Pressure — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Pressure
Pressure (noun)
- the burden of physical or mental distress
- the constraint of circumstance, the weight of social or economic imposition
- the application of force to something by something else in direct contact with it, compression
Pressure (verb)
- to apply pressure to
- pressurize
- to cook in a pressure cooker
Pressure (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
"a business executive who works well under pressure"
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the use of power to impose one's will on another
"pressure from their peers can often cause teens to do things that they normally wouldn't consider"
Pressure (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
"his father pressured him to go out for the swim team"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pressure
The most common words with a similar meaning to Pressure:
Near Antonyms of Pressure
Word Forms of Pressure
Inflections: pressured, pressuring
Derived words: pressureless (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Pressure
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin pressura, from Latin, action of pressing, pressure, from pressus, past participle of premere
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Pressure
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Words & Phrases Containing Pressure
Frequently Asked Questions about Pressure
What does "Pressure" mean?
"Pressure" means the burden of physical or mental distress. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the burden of physical or mental distress. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Pressure"?
Other words for "Pressure" include strain, stress, tension, arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint and duress. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pressure" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Pressure"?
There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pressure". Common alternatives include strain, stress, tension, arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force and blackjack.
How do you use "Pressure" in a sentence?
Examples of "Pressure" in a sentence: "a business executive who works well under pressure"; "pressure from their peers can often cause teens to do things that they normally wouldn't consider"; "his father pressured him to go out for the swim team".
Is "Pressure" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Pressure" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Pressure"?
"Pressure" is pronounced /ˈpre-shər/ and divided into syllables as pres·sure.
What is the origin of the word "Pressure"?
"Pressure" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin pressura, from Latin, action of pressing, pressure, from pressus, past participle of premere. First known use: 14th century.
What is another word for "Pressure" meaning "the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time"?
When "Pressure" (noun) means the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time, synonyms include strain, stress and tension.