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PRESSURING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Pressuring.

Pressuring - as a noun

The force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

Example: "The compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force per unit areapressure level
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A force that compels

Example: "The public brought pressure to bear on the government"

The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Example: "He gave the button a press"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
press7pressing11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
push9pushing13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of demanding notice or attention

Example: "The insistence of their hunger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imperativeness21insistence12insistency15press7

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

Example: "The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pressure sensation

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

The pressure exerted by the atmosphere

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
air pressureatmospheric pressure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gas pressure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pressuring - as a verb

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

Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coerce10force10hale7squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compel12obligate11oblige9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exert pressure on someone through threats

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackjack30blackmail19

Example Sentences

"She is pressuring him to finish the project on time."
"The teacher is pressuring the students to excel in their exams."
"My parents are pressuring me to choose a career path."
"He is pressuring his boss for a promotion."
"They are pressuring the government to address the issue of climate change."
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Word Game Points

Is PRESSURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pressuring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRESSURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PRESSURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pressuring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESSURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PRESSURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pressuring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESSURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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