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    • pressure :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

    • pressure :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

    • pressure :a force that compels
      • the public brought pressure to bear on the government

    • pressure :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

    • pressure :the state of demanding notice or attention
      • the insistence of their hunger|the press of business matters

    • pressure :the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
      • the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal

    • pressure :exert pressure on someone through threats

      • pressure :an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

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