Pressure (verb) — definition, meaning, and examples from Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries

Definition

To persuade or influence someone to do something, particularly by making them feel obligated or compelled to act.

Examples

"Don’t pressure me into making a decision I’m not ready for."

Usage Notes

This verb often carries a negative tone, implying emotional or social coercion rather than open persuasion.


Author’s summary: The verb pressure describes influencing someone to act against their will or under emotional or social compulsion.

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