pressure vs push

push vs pressure

pressure and push both are nouns.

pressure and push both are verbs.

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

As nouns, push is a hypernym of pressure; that is, push is a word with a broader meaning than pressure:

pressure: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
push: the act of applying force in order to move something away

Other hypernyms of pressure include pushing.

pressure (noun)	push (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	the act of applying force in order to move something away
a force that compels	an effort to advance
the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin	an electrical switch operated by pressing
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)	enterprising or ambitious drive
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere	the force used in pushing
the state of demanding notice or attention
an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

pressure (verb)	push (verb)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means	make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
exert pressure on someone through threats	press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
	move with force
	approach a certain age or speed
	press against forcefully without moving
	move strenuously and with effort
	sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
	strive and make an effort to reach a goal
	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

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