pressure

noun1 of 2

force/weight when pressing against a thing

• “Thanks to you, I have problems with my blood pressure.”Tatoeba
• “Drinking a lot of coffee can raise your blood pressure.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.