high-pressure

/ˌhaɪ ˌˈprɛʃər/
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Definitions of high-pressure
  1. adjective
    aggressively and persistently persuasive
    “a high-pressure salesman”
    synonyms: hard-hitting
    aggressive
    having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
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