pressures
noun
Definitions
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
Example: Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
Example: the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization.
Distress.
Example: She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.
Urgency
Example: the pressure of business
verb
Definitions
To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
Example: Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.