Synonyms for

Pressure

Verb / ˈpreʃɜ: / Another word for pressure — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the force or weight with which something presses against something else

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

stress strain exertion compulsion

Informal

heckling hassle push nagging

Literary

duress oppression weight

Antonyms

calm ease relaxation comfort relief peace rest

Common collocations

  • apply pressure
  • under pressure
  • economic pressure
  • social pressure
  • sense of pressure
  • high pressure
  • pressure cooker
  • pressure point

Word family

noun pressure
verb pressurize
adjective pressurized
adverb pressurizingly

Usage note

Can refer to physical force, psychological stress, or influence. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I feel a lot of pressure to do well in school.
  2. The pressure of the air in the balloon made it pop.
  3. The doctor measured my blood pressure.
  4. The pressure of the tires on the car needs to be checked regularly.
  5. The pressure of the crowd made it difficult to move.

Quotes

  • Pressure creates diamonds.
  • Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When you start thinking of pressure, it's because you've started to think of failure.
  • Pressure can burst a pipe, or pressure can make a diamond.

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