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peer pressure
[ peer presh-er ]
noun
- social pressure by members of one's peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform in order to be accepted.
peer pressure
- The social influence a peer group exerts on its individual members, as each member attempts to conform to the expectations of the group. ( See conformity .)
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In other words, peer pressure is a terrible thing--unless it serves her agenda.
From The Daily Beast
Where, then, are the anti-bullying policies that harness positive peer pressure?
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At the Moral Courage Project, we decided to research positive peer pressure.
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It's a lifestyle—utterly linked to Mormon theology, and enforced by a mix of peer pressure and personal conscience.
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The wealthiest Republican Party boosters will resent the assertion that peer pressure and ego motivate their giving.
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