pressure - noun

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

a force that compels

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

the state of demanding notice or attention

the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

pressure - verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
• exert pressure on someone through threats

pressure - thesaurus

blackjack   blackmail   coerce   force   hale   imperativeness   insistence   insistency   press   pressing   squeeze