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pressure

[presh-er] / ˈprɛʃ ər /
NOUN
physical force, weight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burden squeeze strain strength stress tension
STRONG
compressing compression crushing encumbrance heaviness load mass shear squeezing thrust
Antonyms
STRONGEST
relaxation
WEAK
ease facility peace
NOUN
demand, difficulty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adversity burden constraint force hardship heat influence power strain stress tension trouble weight
STRONG
affliction albatross choke clout coercion compulsion confinement crunch discipline distress drag duress exigency hassle hurry load misfortune necessity obligation persuasion press pull requirement sway unnaturalness urgency
WEAK
full court press inside track pressure cooker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage aid assistance benefit blessing ease favor help impotence incapacity incompetence peace powerlessness relaxation unimportance weakness
STRONG
comfort freedom health
WEAK
facility
VERB
bother, urge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compel constrain insist press push
STRONG
drive impel politick rush sell squeeze
WEAK
come at lean on push around twist arm work over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
pull
STRONG
dissuade repress retard slow
WEAK
leave alone

Example Sentences

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“So while the near-term pressure on tech multiples eases, the macro backdrop is not fully normalized yet,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Rising inflation more generally could prompt the European Central Bank to hike borrowing costs, adding further pressure on customers’ willingness to place orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In a video message posted on TikTok on Wednesday, Mitsotakis said: "Many young people tell me they feel exhausted from comparisons, from comments, from the pressure to always be online."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

When we dance, we reduce our blood pressure and glucose levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A malfunctioning gauge in the torus had shown a sudden drop in pressure.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland