counterpressure
/ˈkaʊntərˌprɛʃər/
noun
- Pressure or force applied in the opposite direction to another pressure, in order to resist or balance it.
- The therapist applied gentle counterpressure to the patient's sore shoulder to relieve tension.
- The engineer designed the dam to withstand the counterpressure of the reservoir water.
- In weightlifting, your muscles create counterpressure against the barbell to lift it.
- Social or psychological resistance or opposition to an influence or demand.
- The manager faced strong counterpressure from employees who opposed the new schedule.
- Peer pressure to try smoking was met with counterpressure from health-conscious friends.
- When the government tried to raise taxes, public counterpressure forced them to reconsider.
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