Counterpressure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterpressure is a noun meaning Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
Meaning
Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- counterpressures
- counterpressuring
- counterpressured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterbalancing, counterbalance, counterforce, counterenergy, counterpoise, counterprocess.
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