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pressures

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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The show hopes to "shine a light" on Britain's struggling care system, which is facing severe financial pressures, staffing shortages and increasing closures.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

But outside of earnings season, investors must contend with worries about the Iran conflict, higher oil prices and the risk that renewed inflation pressures could complicate the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Intense competition among major platforms like Meituan and Alibaba, coupled with regulatory fines, pressures profitability in quick commerce.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Walter wasn’t the only one who was facing new financial pressures.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson