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- Dictionarypres·sure/ˈpreSHər/
noun
- 1. continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it: "the slight extra pressure he applied to her hand"
- 2. the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something: "the many pressures on girls to worry about their looks" Similar
verb
- 1. attempt to persuade or coerce (someone) into doing something: "it might now be possible to pressure him into resigning"
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