Antonyms for pressurize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : presh-uh-rahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɛʃ əˌraɪz


Definition of pressurize

Origin :
  • 1938 (implied in pressurized), from pressure (n.) + -ize. Related: Pressurizing.
  • As in make : verb induce, compel
  • As in press : verb pressure, trouble
  • As in screw : verb pressure
  • As in squeeze : verb try to get money out of
  • As in threaten : verb warn, pressure
  • As in coerce : verb compel, press
  • As in constrain : verb force; restrain
  • As in force : verb obligate to do something
Example sentences :
  • Later, in the last moments of descent, he would snap down the face plate and pressurize the suit.
  • Extract from : « First on the Moon » by Jeff Sutton

Synonyms for pressurize

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