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Meaning of pressures

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pressures

noun

Definitions

  1. A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

    Example: Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.

  2. 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.

  3. Distress.

    Example: She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.

  4. Urgency

    Example: the pressure of business

verb

Definitions

  1. To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.

    Example: Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.