Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: pressuring

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All across red states, rightwing activists are pressuring school districts to censor books and – scarily – they’re succeeding.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/09/republican-book-bans-censorship-free-speech

An Instagram model has accused NBA player Anthony Edwards, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, of pressuring her to kill his preborn child in an abortion, and even paying her $100,000 to go through with it despite her protests.

Source: https://www.wnd.com/2023/12/nba-star-accused-coercing-instagram-model-kill-unborn-baby/

An investigation by BBC Panorama claims an undercover reporter working for the business found employees pressuring suppliers to reduce prices even after deals had been agreed.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/11/06/ftse-100-markets-news-ryanair-profits-latest/

As a driver, you should avoid pressuring cyclists to move over, and instead wait until they are ready.

Source: https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23592095.highway-code-changes-allow-cyclists-freedom-roads/?ref=rss

Avoid pressuring anyone else to adopt your strategies — you probably wouldn’t like it if they pushed back!

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/05/16/general-daily-insight-for-may-17-2023/

Body shot from Buckley, then Morono kicks him in the groin but Buckley doesn’t want time out and keeps pressuring.

Source: https://411mania.com/mma/ufc-fight-night-report-green-upsets-dawson/

During his tenure, Djukanovic has often been accused of corruption and of pressuring the judiciary to ignore numerous cases involving graft.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/04/montenegros-new-president-says-country-firmly-on-eu-path/

Floyd is accused of pressuring poll worker Ruby Freeman to confess to voter fraud crimes she didn't commit.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12447315/harrison-floyd-donald-trump-georgia-fulton-county-jail.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

He explained how his supporters have been pressuring him, asking if they could be allowed to support any other candidate in the March 18 governorship election.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/03/10/ogun-pdp-ahead-guber-poll-showunmi-settles-rift-with-adebutu-withdraws-suit/

He said he had “a great relationship” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, referencing his 2019 impeachment after pressuring Zelenskyy for “a favor” while withholding military aid.

Source: https://capitolhillblue.com/node/94720

"I'm not pressuring anyone, as opposed to the Conservative Party of Canada, who has launched a campaign against senators who don't agree with them.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-news/i-havent-said-i-would-be-resigning-over-carbon-pricing-guilbeault-tells-senate-7873975

Kansas City wasn’t as successful at pressuring Trevor Lawrence in this matchup but did manage to provide enough heat to make him uncomfortable in key situations.

Source: https://arrowheadaddict.com/2023/01/22/kc-chiefs-reveal-iron-heart-division-round-win/

Meanwhile, the executive branch continues to restrict the work of civil society institutions in the West Bank, pressuring, harassing, and intimidating them to prevent them from carrying out their work in exposing corruption.

Source: https://themedialine.org/top-stories/ngo-report-exposes-corruption-within-president-abbas-inner-circle-prompting-pa-backlash/

Negative effects on operational performance may result from weaker-than-expected growth or higher-than-expected inflation pressuring household incomes.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4625230-airtel-africa-stock-reiterate-long-position-business-continues-secular-tailwinds?source=feed_all_articles

On a zone-read keeper, Fields was rocked by linebacker Derrick Barnes for no gain on second down, and Romeo Okwara beat left tackle Braxton Jones on third down, pressuring Fields on a play that looked like it could have been deemed intentional grounding.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/11/matt-eberflus-finally-has-a-signature-win-after-30-games-brad-biggs-10-thoughts-on-the-chicago-bears-week-14-victory/

Our real estate team continues to work hard to take advantage of the “sell now and ask questions later” mentality that has been pressuring several public real estate stocks by purchasing best-in-class real estate companies at highly discounted valuations.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4598412-baron-real-estate-income-fund-q1-2023-shareholder-letter?source=feed_all_articles

Pakistan has been pressuring the Taliban to shut down TTP camps in Afghanistan, where an estimated 6,000 fighters are located, since the Taliban takeover.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/03/20/security-failure-in-pakistan/

Protesters are pressuring them to act. A chief diversity officer for the American Psychological Association called the attorney general’s rule “a disturbing development.”

Source: https://www.kurv.com/missouri-to-restrict-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missouri-to-restrict-gender-affirming-care-for-minors

Shas says that Buso’s candidacy is not meant merely as a means of pressuring United Torah Judaism – and insists that he will continue his campaign to the end.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-rat-infestation-in-ultra-orthodox-bnei-brak-could-reawaken-its-democracy/