apply pressure
- pushForce something away
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- forceStrength or compulsion
- compressReduce volume by force
- pressApply force downward
urge · coerce · insist · lean · weight · crush · clamp · grip · stress · tension · knead · massage · throttle · leverage · demand · persuade · influence · bear down
- pressureair pressure, blood pressure rise, blood pressure drop, barometric pressure, fluid pressure
- emergency responsefirst responders, emergency services, fire alarm, 911, call 911
- compressioncompress, compression, compressor, compressing, compact
force/coercion
apply pressureback off
Stop pressing someone
ease up · relent · leave alone · step back · lay off
urgency/intensity
apply pressurerelax
Become less tense
take it easy · go easy · de-escalate · be patient · calm down