word
Pressure
PREH-shur
/ˈprɛʃɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pressure
Dictionary meaning
The act of pressing.
Examples
- The exertion of pressure.
- The public brought pressure to bear on the government.
Synonyms: press
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