pressure vs oblige

oblige vs pressure

pressure is a noun but oblige is not a noun.

pressure and oblige both are verbs.

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

As verbs, oblige is a hypernym of pressure; that is, oblige is a word with a broader meaning than pressure:

pressure: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
oblige: force somebody to do something

Other hypernyms of pressure include compel, obligate.

pressure (noun)	oblige (noun)
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

pressure (verb)	oblige (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
exert pressure on someone through threats	provide a service or favor for someone
	force somebody to do something

Difference between pressure and oblige

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