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pressure vs influence

influence vs pressure

pressure and influence both are nouns.

pressure and influence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pressure Yes No Yes No
influence Yes No Yes No
As verbs, influence is a hypernym of pressure; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than pressure:
  • pressure: exert pressure on someone through threats
  • influence: have and exert influence or effect
Other hypernyms of pressure include act upon, work.
pressure (noun) influence (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure causing something without any direct or apparent effort
a force that compels a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) one having power to influence another
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere the effect of one thing (or person) on another
the state of demanding notice or attention
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
pressure (verb) influence (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means shape or influence; give direction to
exert pressure on someone through threats induce into action by using one's charm
have and exert influence or effect
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