Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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turn up the pressure | No | No | Yes | No |
pressure | Yes | No | Yes | No |
turn up the pressure (noun) | pressure (noun) |
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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 |
turn up the pressure (verb) | pressure (verb) |
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apply great or increased pressure | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means |
exert pressure on someone through threats |