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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Conversations about binge drinking, peer pressure, stress and decision-making can help students navigate environments where alcohol use is often normalized.
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Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
These films open up meaningful conversations about peer pressure, standing up for others, and taking accountability for your actions.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 June 2026
Still, Mercury’s square to Neptune in your 11th house can blur the line between genuine support and peer pressure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Hollywood is very influenced by peer pressure.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
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Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
These films open up meaningful conversations about peer pressure, standing up for others, and taking accountability for your actions.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 June 2026
Still, Mercury’s square to Neptune in your 11th house can blur the line between genuine support and peer pressure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Hollywood is very influenced by peer pressure.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
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 14 Jun. 2026.
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