Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pressure-mounts
verb
ˈprɛʃər maʊnts
Definition
The term “pressure-mounts” refers to the increasing intensity or urgency of a situation, often leading to heightened feelings of stress or anxiety.
Examples
- As the deadline approached, the pressure-mounts within the team became evident, causing several members to feel overwhelmed.
- When the news broke, the pressure-mounts on the government to respond quickly became apparent.
- With every late submission, the pressure-mounts for the students, leading to a stressful environment during finals week.
Meaning
To pressure-mount means that the situation is becoming more critical or tense, making it harder for individuals or groups to manage effectively.
Synonyms
- intensifies
- escalates
- increases
- mounts
- grows
