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pressuring

/ˈpreʃərɪŋ/ /ˈprɛʃərɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.

Examples :

"Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want."
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Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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heavily adverb

/ˈhɛvɪli/

In a heavy manner.

"He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots."

Illustration anyone

anyone pronoun

/ˈæniˌwʌn/

Any person; anybody.

"Almost anyone can change a light bulb."

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encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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burnout noun

/ˈbɜːrnaʊt/ /ˈbɝːnaʊt/

The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.

"After years of working overtime every week, Sarah experienced burnout and decided to take a long vacation. "

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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overtime noun

/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/

Working time outside of one's regular hours.

"Workers are usually paid extra for working overtime."

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instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

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manager noun

/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/

A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.

"The school's new manager is responsible for organizing the sports teams. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

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buying verb

/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

"She is buying groceries at the supermarket. "