Pressure
[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)]
noun
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
“Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.”
A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
“the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization.”
Distress.
“She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.”
Synonyms: affliction, grievance, press
verb
To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
“Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.”