pressure vs impression

impression vs pressure

pressure and impression both are nouns.

pressure is a verb but impression is not a verb.

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

As nouns, impression is a hyponym of pressure; that is, impression is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pressure:

pressure: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
impression: the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another

Other hyponyms of pressure include compressing, compression.

pressure (noun)	impression (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	an impressionistic portrayal of a person
a force that compels	the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin	(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)	an outward appearance
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere	a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
the state of demanding notice or attention	a clear and telling mental image
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress	a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
	all the copies of a work printed at one time
	a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

pressure (verb)	impression (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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