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pressures

NOUN

physical force, weight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burden squeeze strain strength stress tension

STRONG

compressing compression crushing encumbrance heaviness load mass shear squeezing thrust

Antonyms

STRONGEST

relaxation

WEAK

ease facility peace

NOUN

demand, difficulty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity burden constraint force hardship heat influence power strain stress tension trouble weight

STRONG

affliction albatross choke clout coercion compulsion confinement crunch discipline distress drag duress exigency hassle hurry load misfortune necessity obligation persuasion press pull requirement sway unnaturalness urgency

WEAK

full court press inside track pressure cooker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing ease favor help impotence incapacity incompetence peace powerlessness relaxation unimportance weakness

STRONG

comfort freedom health

WEAK

facility

VERB

bother, urge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compel constrain insist press push

STRONG

drive impel politick rush sell squeeze

WEAK

come at lean on push around twist arm work over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

pull

STRONG

dissuade repress retard slow

WEAK

leave alone

Example Sentences

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And the pressures on consumers caused by higher gas prices are about to get worse, experts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

If it continues, it would fuel inflationary pressures.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

He viewed the construction site of 10 new sustainable homes being delivered by the Duchy of Cornwal, with the aim of tackling housing pressures and supporting the local workforce to remain on the island.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"While there are certainly pressures on the consumer, let me reiterate our business is strong," Rainey said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

They have solid surfaces, interiors made of rock and iron, and atmospheres ranging from near-vacuum to pressures ninety times higher than the Earth’s.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan