Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
Display options for sense: (gloss) "an example sentence"
Noun
S: (n) pressure, pressure level, force per unit area (the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)) "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
S: (n) pressure (a force that compels) "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
S: (n) press, pressure, pressing (the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure) "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
S: (n) pressure, pressure sensation (the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin) "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
S: (n) pressure (an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress)
S: (v) coerce, hale, squeeze, pressure, force (to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means) "She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"