compressing vs pressure

pressure vs compressing

compressing and pressure both are nouns.

compressing is not a verb while pressure is a verb.

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

As nouns, pressure is a hypernym of compressing; that is, pressure is a word with a broader meaning than compressing:

compressing: applying pressure
pressure: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Other hypernyms of compressing include press, pressing.

compressing (noun)	pressure (noun)
applying pressure	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
	a force that compels
	the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
	the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
	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

compressing (verb)	pressure (verb)
	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
	exert pressure on someone through threats

Difference between compressing and pressure

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