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high-pres·sure
 high-pressure
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- pronunciation:
- haI
pre
sh
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, concerning, or characterized by a pressure much higher than normal atmospheric pressure.
high-pressure tires- antonyms:
- low-pressure
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| definition 2: |
attempting to persuade, as to a purchase, by intimidation and persistence.
high-pressure tactics- antonyms:
- low-pressure
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| definition 3: |
requiring unusual persistence and energy or a high level of performance.
a high-pressure job- antonyms:
- low-pressure
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
high-pressures, high-pressuring, high-pressured |
| definition: |
to attempt to persuade, as to a purchase, by intimidation and persistence.
He high-pressured me into signing.- similar words:
- hustle
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| related words: |
pin down |
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