pressure
pressure is a valid 8-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
What does pressure mean?
To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means.
Exert pressure on someone through threats.
The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure.
“he used pressure to stop the bleeding”
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere.
The state of demanding notice or attention.
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”
The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin.
“the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal”
A force that compels.
“the public brought pressure to bear on the government”
An oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress.
Anagrams of pressure
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