PRESSURED

The force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

Example: "The compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"

A force that compels

Example: "The public brought pressure to bear on the government"

The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Example: "He gave the button a press"

The state of demanding notice or attention

Example: "The insistence of their hunger"

The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

Example: "The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"

An oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

The pressure exerted by the atmosphere