pressure vs act

pressure and act both are nouns.

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

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

pressure (verb)	act (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
exert pressure on someone through threats	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
	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