pressures
Demands that weigh
Pressures is the plural of pressure—forces applied to surfaces, or figurative demands placed on people: The pressures of modern life can be overwhelming.
As a verb form, pressures means to apply pressure or coerce: Her family pressures her to get married.
The verb is common in American English; British speakers often prefer "pressurize" for the figurative sense.
One of similar standing
- conformityAdherence to norms
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
- normsExpected behavioral standards
- groupthinkConformity-driven poor decisions
acceptance · influence · societal · judgment · status · shame · stigma · cultural
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- tensionStretched or strained state
- forceStrength or compulsion
torque · load · thrust · psi · valve · gauge · cylinder · pump
Persistent apprehensive distress
- strainExcessive stretching force
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- tensionStretched or strained state
demands · deadlines · workload · fatigue · cope · manage · handle · mounting
Instrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- millibarsAtmospheric pressure units
- isobarConstant pressure contour
- weatherAtmospheric state outdoors
meteorology · cyclone · anticyclone · fronts · humidity · airmass · troposphere · stratosphere
Reduce volume by force
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- compactTightly packed together
- flattenMake level or smooth
- bear downExert intense pressure
weigh · constrict · clamp · vice · mash · squash · force · apply
Power to affect others
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- arm-twistingForceful influence tactics
intimidation · threats · blackmail · ultimatum · political · economic · diplomatic · sanctions
peer
One of similar standing
- conformityAdherence to norms
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
- normsExpected behavioral standards
groupthink · acceptance · influence · societal · judgment · status · shame · stigma · cultural · parental
hydraulics
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- tensionStretched or strained state
force · torque · load · thrust · psi · valve · gauge · cylinder · pump · fluid
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
tension · demands · deadlines · workload · fatigue · cope · manage · handle · mounting · constant
barometer
Instrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- millibarsAtmospheric pressure units
- isobarConstant pressure contour
weather · meteorology · cyclone · anticyclone · fronts · humidity · airmass · troposphere · stratosphere · climate
compress
Reduce volume by force
bear down · weigh · constrict · clamp · vice · mash · squash · force · apply · exert
influence
Power to affect others
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
arm-twisting · intimidation · threats · blackmail · ultimatum · political · economic · diplomatic · sanctions · apply
- chemical engineeringchemical engineer, chemical engineering, reactors, distillation, heat transfer
- sports statsstats, most points, yards, most goals, box scores
- constraintsconstraint, limits, restrictions, deadline, restraints
- expectationsexpect, expectation, anticipate, expectancy, await
pressuresfreedoms
Rights to act unhindered
liberties · permissions · autonomy · encouragements · supports
pressuresreliefs
Raised surface carvings
relaxation · ease · comforts · calm · tranquility
pressuresvacuums
Spaces without matter
suctions · rarefactions · negative pressures · decompressions · depressurizations
- 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
pressure, pressured, pressuring, air pressure, low-pressure, pressurize, peer pressure, blood pressure, pressurized