high-pressure vs. low-pressure
[hahy-presh-er]
/ ˈhaɪˈprɛʃ ər /
adjective
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having or involving a pressure above the normal.
high-pressure steam.
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vigorous; persistent; aggressive.
high-pressure salesmanship.
verb (used with object)
high-pressured,
high-pressuring
[loh-presh-er]
/ ˈloʊˈprɛʃ ər /
adjective
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having or involving a low or below-normal pressure, as steam or water.
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without vigor or persistence; not forceful or aggressive.
a low-pressure campaign.
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quietly persuasive; subtle; indirect.
a low-pressure salesman.
