peer pressure
noun
: a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one's age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them
She started drinking in high school because of peer pressure.
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Then, peer pressure and voter interest would kick in.
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Bill Adair, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
People steal out of jealousy, avarice, low self-esteem and peer pressure, while others use it to demonstrate their power and independence.
—David Schiffer, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
There is intense peer pressure among owners to win this cup, mostly with skillful captains and crews, but sometimes the right puff of wind can make the difference between first and second place.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
The Nike zipper pull challenge, and others like it, are like a game, often fueled by peer pressure.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bill Adair, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
People steal out of jealousy, avarice, low self-esteem and peer pressure, while others use it to demonstrate their power and independence.
—David Schiffer, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
There is intense peer pressure among owners to win this cup, mostly with skillful captains and crews, but sometimes the right puff of wind can make the difference between first and second place.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
The Nike zipper pull challenge, and others like it, are like a game, often fueled by peer pressure.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for peer pressure
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“Peer pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peer%20pressure. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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