What does counterpressure mean?
Counterpressure means Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another..
Counterpressure
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another..
Definitions by Sense
- Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
- (transitive) To apply pressure to (something) in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
Example Sentences
Gradually, as the furor over Cape Wind gained national attention (in part because of an article in The New York Times Magazine), environmental groups like Greenpeace and powerful politicians in favor of alternative energy projects began to apply effective counterpressure. Mr. Cronkite, after sitting down and talking over the project with Mr. Gordon, withdrew his opposition.
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Antonyms for counterpressure
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Word Forms
- counterpressures
- counterpressuring
- counterpressured
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Gradually, as the furor over Cape Wind gained national attention (in part because of an article in The New York Times Magazine), environmental groups like Greenpeace and powerful politicians in favor of alternative energy projects began to apply effective counterpressure. Mr. Cronkite, after sitting down and talking over the project with Mr. Gordon, withdrew his opposition.
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