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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151. My husband has to take several pills to counteract high blood pressure.
152. There was some excellent fielding which had the batsmen constantly under pressure.
153. Measurement of blood pressure can be undertaken by practice nurses.
154. I cannot entirely exclude the possibility that some form of pressure was applied to the neck.
155. She is constantly under pressure and it is affecting her health.
156. There was a lot of pressure on you to obtain good grades.
157. High blood pressure imposes an extra load on the heart.
158. At no time did I feel rushed or under pressure.
159. Straining to lift heavy weights can lead to a rise in blood pressure.
160. Furthermore, there is a marked absence of peer pressure here, which would make itself palpably felt when such anti - social conduct occurs.
161. Meteorologist believe this pressure jump is the mechanism responsible for storm and tornado.
162. The centre of pressure moves rearward and the aeroplane becomes unbalanced.
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163. She felt aroused by the pressure of his body so close to hers.
164. The pressure in the cylinders would go up in proportion to the boiler pressure.
165. High blood pressure can cause degeneration of the heart muscles.
166. He is a skilled and ruthless leader who isn't likely to crumble under pressure.
167. The Labour government came under pressure from the trade unions.
168. The President is calculating that this will somehow relieve the international pressure on him.
169. He'd taken her pulse and made a guess at her blood pressure.
170. The couple idea is certainly oversold. There's so much pressure to become a couple that people feel failure if they don't conform.
171. The built-in safety device compensates for a fall in water pressure.
172. You need to be able to handle pressure in this job.
173. The bank will bring pressure to bear on you if you don't pay.
174. This latest incident will add to the pressure on the government.
175. Being even moderately overweight increases your risk of developing high blood pressure.
176. Her husband exerted a lot of pressure on her to succeed.
177. It's a high pressure job and many people burn out at a young age.
178. I felt the pressure of being the first woman in the job.
179. Such coolness under pressure is the mark of a champion.
180. Some managers exert considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid.
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