pressure

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

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