Pressure

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NOUN

the force applied to a unit area of surface

a force that compels

the act of pressing

the state of demanding notice or attention

the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

VERB

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

exert pressure on someone through threats

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