Word
pressuring
Phoneticspres·sur·ing
US/ˈpɹɛʃɝɪŋ/
UK/pɹˈɛʃəɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01to influence or force
v. trying to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do.
v. the act of exerting strong influence or psychological force on someone to compel a specific action or decision.
“His friends were pressuring him to try the spicy food even though he was scared.”
“The management was accused of pressuring employees to work overtime without additional compensation during the holiday rush.”
Usage
Often followed by an object and a 'to-infinitive' clause.
Pitfall
They were pressuring to him to sign.
They were pressuring him to sign.
The verb 'pressure' is transitive and takes a direct object; do not use the preposition 'to' before the person being pressured.
Antonyms
02the act of influence
n. an instance where someone is being pushed or forced to do something.
n. a gerundial noun referring to the specific instance or ongoing process of applying social or professional force.
“The constant pressuring from the sales team made the customer feel uncomfortable.”
“The relentless pressuring of the witness by the media led to a formal complaint from the legal defense team.”
Formal
Usage
Typically functions as an uncountable noun or a gerund.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast in August, aimed at pressuring Tehran into agreeing to a deal to end the war.” Scan code
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