pressure
- Noun. (physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area.
- Noun. A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
- Noun. Mental strain caused by one's own or others' expectations on one's own performance.
- Verb. (transitive) To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
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