pressure
Weight per area
Pressure is force applied to a surface or object.
Atmospheric pressure is the weight of air pressing down.
Blood pressure measures force against artery walls.
Under pressure, things compress or break—including people: She cracked under the pressure of the job.
To pressure someone is to push them toward a decision: They pressured him into signing.
Peer pressure is social influence from one's group.
A pressure cooker uses steam pressure to cook food quickly, and figuratively describes any high-stress situation.
Strength or compulsion
- loadCarried weight or burden
- strainExcessive stretching force
- deformationChange in shape
- tensionStretched or strained state
shear · thrust · torque · elasticity · rigidity · pounds per square inch · pascals · newtons
Pressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- tensionStretched or strained state
distress · worry · strain · nervousness · unease · apprehension · fatigue · exhaustion
Pressured compliance through threats
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- arm-twistingForceful influence tactics
leverage · clout · intimidation · duress · compelling · prodding · pushing · strongarming
Time limit for completion
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
- rushQuick sudden movement
- hasteExcessive quickness
- last-minuteJust before deadline
countdown · looming · imminent · race against time · sprint · crunch time · eleventh hour · ticking clock
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- hydrostaticsScience of stationary fluid pressures
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
buoyancy · compressibility · psi · gauge · valve · pump · pipe · hose
Instrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- barometricOf air pressure measurement
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- weatherAtmospheric state outdoors
climate · fronts · cyclone · anticyclone · isobar · millibars · meteorology · troposphere
Beliefs about future outcomes
- conformityAdherence to norms
- normsExpected behavioral standards
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
reputation · status · fitting in · groupthink · keeping up · societal · cultural · parental
Releasing hot vapor
- sealingMaking impermeable
- release valvePressure-limiting opening mechanism
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
- natural releaseUnforced expulsion or emission
force
Strength or compulsion
- loadCarried weight or burden
- strainExcessive stretching force
- deformationChange in shape
tension · shear · thrust · torque · elasticity · rigidity · pounds per square inch · pascals · newtons · gauge
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
tension · distress · worry · strain · nervousness · unease · apprehension · fatigue · exhaustion · panic
coercion
Pressured compliance through threats
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
arm-twisting · leverage · clout · intimidation · duress · compelling · prodding · pushing · strongarming · bullying
deadline
Time limit for completion
last-minute · countdown · looming · imminent · race against time · sprint · crunch time · eleventh hour · ticking clock · fast-track
hydraulics
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- hydrostaticsScience of stationary fluid pressures
- flowUnbroken forward movement
viscosity · buoyancy · compressibility · psi · gauge · valve · pump · pipe · hose · tank
barometer
Instrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- barometricOf air pressure measurement
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
weather · climate · fronts · cyclone · anticyclone · isobar · millibars · meteorology · troposphere · stratosphere
expectations
Beliefs about future outcomes
- conformityAdherence to norms
- normsExpected behavioral standards
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
scrutiny · reputation · status · fitting in · groupthink · keeping up · societal · cultural · parental · approval
steaming
Releasing hot vapor
- sealingMaking impermeable
- release valvePressure-limiting opening mechanism
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
natural release · tenderizing · braising · stewing · beans · stock · risotto
- measurementsheight, stature, meters, depth, pound
- physicsphysics, momentum, atom, acceleration, gravity
- game strategiesoffense, defense, counterattack, formation, positioning
- life challengesadversity, hardship, crisis, failure, loss
- persuasionpersuade, persuasion, persuasive, convince, convincing
- persuasion tacticscharm, butter up, flattery, flatter, coax
pressurevacuum
Absence of matter
suction · decompression · tension · rarefaction · expansion
- under pressureExperiencing duress or stress
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- no pressureReassurance of low stakes
- high blood pressureExcessive arterial force
- pressure cookerSealed pot using steam
- pressure systemZone of atmospheric force
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