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1 compulsion
(compelling or being compelled: You are under no compulsion to go.) constrângere- compulsorily -
2 pressure
['preʃə]1) ((the amount of force exerted by) the action of pressing: to apply pressure to a cut to stop bleeding; A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.) presiune2) ((a) strain or stress: The pressures of her work are sometimes too much for her.) stres3) (strong persuasion; compulsion or force: He agreed under pressure.) (sub) presiune•- pressurise
- pressure cooker
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compulsion — ► NOUN 1) the action or state of compelling or being compelled. 2) an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way … English terms dictionary
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