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put pressure on

VERB

lobby

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

STRONG

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

WEAK

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure make a pitch for pull strings sell on soft-sell solicit votes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

STRONG

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

VERB

tax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exhaust overtax weaken

STRONG

charge cumber drain encumber enervate lade load oppress overburden overuse overwork pressure push saddle sap strain stress stretch task tire try weary weigh weight

WEAK

make demands on press hard on prey on wear out weigh down weigh heavily on

Antonyms

STRONG

activate aid assist compress concentrate delight energize help invigorate strengthen unburden

WEAK

exonerate release

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Allies of Streeting said he did have the numbers, but decided to put pressure on the prime minister to set out a timetable for his departure, rather than kick off an immediate leadership contest.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Gold Fields said it has initiated cost saving measures but said that oil prices above $100 a barrel would put pressure on its ability to meet cost guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Before the visit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had called on Beijing to put pressure on Araghchi to end the blockade of the crucial waterway.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The airline industry has faced a difficult business environment as rising jet-fuel prices put pressure on carriers’ balance sheets, but Spirit was already struggling to remain afloat.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

He squeezed his hands together to put pressure on the cut.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

put pressure on

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