Synonyms for
Pressures
Definition
The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
Synonyms & similar words
pressure
blackjack
forceperunitarea
atmosphericpressure
pressurelevel
airpressure
hale
press
squeeze
imperativeness
blackmail
insistence
insistency
pressuresensation
pressing
force
coerce
stress
strain
tension
anxiety
burden
demand
duress
obligation
responsibility
weight
compression
force
impact
impetus
push
thrust
urge
brunt
coercion
constrainment
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- economic pressures
- social pressures
- political pressures
- family pressures
- work pressures
- under pressure
- apply pressure
- reduce pressure
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the plural to refer to external influences or demands. Can also refer to physical force.
Example sentences
- The pressures of school can be overwhelming for some students.
- The air pressure in the tires needs to be checked regularly.
- The pressure of the water flowing through the pipe caused it to burst.
- The pressure to succeed comes from both internal and external sources.
- The pressure of the gas inside the canister was too high and caused it to explode.
Quotes
Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. - Arnold H. Glasow
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. - Tommy Lasorda
Pressure is a part of success. - Eric Thomas