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pressione — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
  • pressure noun The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
  • stress noun A feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.

Senses

pressione is used for these senses in English:

  • blood pressure The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.
  • heat (uncountable) An undesirable amount of attention.
  • pressure A contrasting force or impulse of any kind.
  • pressure Distress.
  • stress (uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.

heat — full definition

  1. noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
  2. noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
  3. noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
  4. noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
  5. verb To make something hot or warm.

pressure — full definition

  1. noun The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
  2. noun A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficult circumstances.
  3. verb To try to persuade or force someone into doing something.

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