Synonym: burden, domination, effect, force, influence, load, power, weight. Similar words: assure, dress up, duress, press, suppress, impress, express, compress. Meaning: ['preʃə(r)] 
n. 1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) 2. a force that compels 3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure 4. the state of demanding notice or attention 5. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin 6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress. v. 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" 2. exert pressure on someone through threats.
n. 1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) 2. a force that compels 3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure 4. the state of demanding notice or attention 5. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin 6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress. v. 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" 2. exert pressure on someone through threats. 
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31. Your blood pressure is only a little high.
32. Able to work under high pressure and time limitation.
33. Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.
34. The dial records very slight variations in pressure.
35. There was mounting pressure on him to resign.
36. Wood blocks compress a great deal under pressure.
37. These days, the pressure has eased off.
38. His lifestyle predisposed him to high blood pressure.
39. His expectation adds to the pressure on my shoulder.
40. Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure.
41. The dam can withhold the pressure of the water.
42. Some people can only operate well under pressure.sentencedict.com/pressure.html
43. Don't fear pressure, for pressure is what turns rough stones into diamonds.
44. Apply pressure to the nose by pinching the nostrils firmly together.
45. The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd.
46. I hide my storm-like love in my heart just not to give you any pressure. The more precious my love is, the more I cherish the love from others.
47. Exercise will not only lower blood pressure but possibly protect against heart attacks.
48. Great pressure was put on the police to catch the terrorists as soon as possible.
49. She tried to cure the pain in my knee by putting manual pressure on the joint.
50. This will relieve pressure on the trains to some extent.
51. He has to take pills to control his blood pressure.
52. The pressure group has won a number of concessions on environmental policy.
53. Eventually the government was forced to bow to public pressure and reform the tax.
54. Women are caught in a double bind, marginalised in the community if they are not wives and mothers, under excessive pressure to be perfect if they are.
55. The government acceded to public pressure to review the tax.
56. Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law.
57. The Roman Empire came under severe pressure from the barbarians across the Rhine.
58. The latest education reforms have put extra pressure on teachers who are already hard-pressed.
59. Succumbing to pressure from the chemical industry, Governor Blakely amended the regulations.
60. It is the pressure which releases the coffee oils; these emulsify and give the coffee its rich, velvety texture.
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