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pressure

CEFR: B1

Continuous physical, mechanical, psychological, or social force applied against an object or person.

Synonyms

compulsion
strain
stress

Common Collocations

peer pressure
under intense pressure
relieve pressure

Example Sentence

The pressure to publish continuously in high-impact journals induces severe occupational anxiety among university researchers.

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