English Synonym Finder

pressurize

Definitions

To maintain a normal atmospheric pressure inside an enclosed space, such as an aircraft cabin.

To apply physical pressure to something.

To attempt to persuade or coerce someone into doing something.

Examples

The engineers had to pressurize the cabin before the aircraft could take off.

You must pressurize the tank slowly to avoid any structural damage.

Deep-sea divers use specialized equipment to pressurize their suits for extreme depths.

Synonyms

coerce compel constrain force impel intimidate oblige

Antonyms

assist discourage dissuade ease free help liberate