Pressure
Compulsion
Synonyms: Coercion, compulsion, duress, enforcement, demand, goading, provocation, nagging, badgering, arm-twisting, persuasion, badassery, force, constraint, oppression, insistence, entreaty, pestering, harassment, harrying, intimidation, pressurization, and influence.
Tension
Synonyms: Strain, tension, burden, weight, trouble, adversity, hassle, stress, heat, load, drain, care, and difficulty.
Push
Synonyms: Coerce, press, persuade, force, bulldoze, harass, harry, goad, pester, brainwash, bludgeon, dragoon, strong-arm, use pressure on, lean on, railroad, hustle, pressurize, push, influence, squeeze, hound, nag, badger, prod, browbeat, bully, intimidate, twist someone's arm, bring pressure to bear on, put pressure on, blackjack, put the screws/squeeze on, and fast-talk.
Example Sentences
She felt pressure to perform.
The pressure increased as deadlines approached.
He works well under pressure.
They applied pressure to negotiate terms.