Synonyms for

Pressuring

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

Definition

The act of putting pressure on someone to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

blackmail squeeze pressure force coerce blackjack hale coerce compel force push urge influence persuade prompt encourage insist prod nag badger hassle harass intimidate threaten bully dominate oppress

Example sentences

  1. My friend keeps pressuring me to try sushi, but I'm not sure I want to.
  2. The coach is pressuring the team to work harder and win more games.
  3. The parents are pressuring their daughter to go to medical school, but she wants to be an artist.
  4. I don't like it when people pressure me to make a decision quickly.
  5. The salesman is pressuring me to buy a car today, but I need more time to think about it.

Quotes

  • I never pressure anyone because I know how that feels.
  • When you're young, you don't think much about pressure - you just do it. But the older you get, the more you realize how difficult it is.
  • The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances.

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