pressure

The act of pressing.

The condition of being pressed.

The application of continuous force by one body on another that it is touching; compression.

Force applied uniformly over a surface, measured as force per unit area.

Atmospheric pressure.

A compelling or constraining influence, such as persuasion or negative attitudes, on the mind or will.

An influence acting as a source of distress or hardship.

Sustained, effective play that puts an opponent at a disadvantage.