act vs pressure

act and pressure both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
pressure	Yes	No	Yes	No

act (noun)	pressure (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	a force that compels
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body	the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
a short performance that is part of a longer program	the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
a manifestation of insincerity	the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
	the state of demanding notice or attention
	an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

act (verb)	pressure (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	exert pressure on someone through threats
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance