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pressure vs compressing

compressing vs pressure

pressure and compressing both are nouns.

pressure is a verb but compressing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pressure Yes No Yes No
compressing Yes No No No
As nouns, compressing is a hyponym of pressure; that is, compressing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pressure:
  • pressure: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
  • compressing: applying pressure
Other hyponyms of pressure include impression, compression.
pressure (noun) compressing (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure applying 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
pressure (verb) compressing (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
exert pressure on someone through threats
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