1. to apply excessive or inappropriate force, influence, or coercion on someone to act against their will or better judgment
The manager was accused of exerting undue pressure on employees to meet unrealistic targets.
O gerente foi acusado de exercer pressão indevida sobre os funcionários para atingir metas irrealistas.
2. to use unfair or improper methods to persuade or compel someone into compliance
The creditor was found to be exerting undue pressure on debtors through threatening calls.
O credor foi descoberto exercendo pressão indevida sobre os devedores através de chamadas ameaçadoras.