pressuring
ˈprɛʃərɪŋ
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Definition of pressuring - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

influencean act of trying to make someone do something
  • His constant pressuring made her change her mind.
violence breeds violence

Adjective

1.
influenceapplying force or influence to persuade
  • The pressuring tactics made him agree.
coercive influential
2.
urgencycreating a sense of urgency or compulsion
  • The pressuring deadline stressed everyone.
compelling demanding urgent
3.
stressfulcausing someone to feel stressed
  • The pressuring environment at work affected her health.
demanding stressful taxing
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Origin of pressuring

Latin, pressura (pressure)

Terms with pressuring included in their meaning

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relief
stop criticizing or pressuring someone
nagging
constantly pressuring or criticizing someone
emotions limits
make someone lose control by pressuring too much
sports
basketball strategy pressuring opponents across the court
relationship
stop pressuring someone
stop bothering
ask someone to stop annoying or pressuring you
relief
stop criticizing or pressuring someone
pressure
pressuring someone to act quickly

Examples of pressuring in a sentence

  • I resented the pressuring to sign before I had read the contract.
  • Her pressuring demeanor left no room for refusal.
  • The pressuring environment pushed him to make a decision.
  • The pressuring situation required immediate action.
  • Her pressuring tone made him uneasy.
  • The pressuring deadlines made him anxious.

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  1. French:pression, pressant, ...
  2. German:Druck, druckausübend, ...
  3. Italian:pressione, pressante, ...
  4. Spanish:presión, coercitivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:pressão, pressionante, ...
  6. Chinese:施压, 施加压力, ...
  7. Japanese:圧力, 圧力をかける, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَغْط, ضَاغِط, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַפְעָלַת לַחַץ, לוֹחֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:давление, давящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тиск, тисковий, ...
  12. Hindi:दबाव डालना, प्रभावकारी, ...
pressure
ˈprɛʃə

Definition of pressure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
compulsionforce compelling someone to act
  • He felt pressure to conform to the group's norms.
coercion constraint duress
2.
emotionfeeling of stress or urgency
  • She felt pressure to finish the project quickly.
burden strain tension
3.
physicsTECH.amount of force per unit areaTECH.
  • The pressure in the tire was too low.
stress
4.
atmosphericTECH.force exerted by atmosphereTECH.
  • The atmospheric pressure dropped suddenly.
air pressure barometric pressure

Verb

1.
influencetr.cause someone to act through necessity or urgencytr.
  • The deadline pressured her to finish the project.
coerce compel urge
2.
physical forceintr.exert force against a surfaceintr.
  • She pressured the door until it opened..
compress push
3.
moral forcetr.Rarecompel someone by applying moral forcetr.Rare
  • She was pressured into volunteering.
coerce urge
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Expressions with pressure

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absence of stress or expectations in a situation
Enjoy the game, there's no pressure to win.
experiencing stress or difficulty
She performs well even when under pressure.
interest group lobbying for favorable legislation
The pressure group met with senators to discuss healthcare reforms.
manage stress or difficult situations effectively
She can handle the pressure of tight deadlines.
calm and composed in stressful situations
She remained cool under pressure during the emergency.
lose control or composure in stressful situations
He tends to crack under pressure during exams.

Origin of pressure

Latin, premere (to press)

Examples of pressure in a sentence

  • Parents often put pressure on children to excel academically.
  • The pressure of the exam made him anxious.
  • He felt pressure from his peers to conform.
  • The pressure of the gas increased with heat.
  • Engineers measured the pressure exerted by the fluid.
  • The pressure was high at sea level.

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  1. French:pression, presser, ...
  2. German:Druck, drängen, ...
  3. Italian:pressione, spingere, ...
  4. Spanish:presión, presionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pressão, pressionar, ...
  6. Chinese:压力, 施压, ...
  7. Japanese:圧力, プレッシャーをかける, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَغْط, ضَغَطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחַץ, לִלְחוֹץ, ...
  10. Russian:давление, заставлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тиск, тиснути, ...
  12. Hindi:दबाव, मजबूर करना, ...
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