put pressure on

VERB

lobby

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

STRONG

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

WEAK

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure make a pitch for pull strings sell on soft-sell solicit votes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

STRONG

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

VERB

tax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exhaust overtax weaken

STRONG

charge cumber drain encumber enervate lade load oppress overburden overuse overwork pressure push saddle sap strain stress stretch task tire try weary weigh weight

WEAK

make demands on press hard on prey on wear out weigh down weigh heavily on

Antonyms

STRONG

activate aid assist compress concentrate delight energize help invigorate strengthen unburden

WEAK

exonerate release

Example Sentences

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What is different this time is that long-term interest rates have reached levels that could put pressure on equity valuations.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The players' action is designed to put pressure on the AELTC, with prize money for Wimbledon not due to be announced for another three weeks.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Rising inflation is likely to put pressure on the Bank of Korea to join global peers in tightening policy amid a global energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"All Spirit flights have been cancelled, and Spirit Guests should not go to the airport," said the company, which had put pressure on larger airlines with its no-frills offering launched over 30 years ago.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

It was wrong for anyone, whether they were students or guardians, to punish him for it, or put pressure on him in any way.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

put pressure on

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