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   Stress

   /stres/

   

   noun

   • 1. pressure or tension exerted on a material object: "the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar" Similar pressuretensionstraintightnesstautnessrare:tensity
   • ▪ the degree of pressure exerted on a material object measured in units of force per unit area.
   • 2. a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances: "he's obviously under a lot of stress" Similar strainpressuretensionnervous tensionworryanxietynervousnesstroubledifficultydistresstraumasufferingpaingriefinformal:hassleOpposite relaxation
   • ▪ something that causes mental strain: "the stresses and strains of public life"
   • ▪ physiological disturbance or damage caused to an organism by adverse circumstances: "in many areas irrigation is warranted to avoid plant stress"
   • 3. particular emphasis or importance: "we should lay greater stress on education" Similar emphasisimportanceweightforceinsistenceweightage
   • ▪ emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech, typically through a combination of relatively greater loudness, higher pitch, and longer duration: "normally, the stress falls on the first syllable" Similar emphasisaccentaccentuationbeatictus

   verb

   • 1. give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing: "they stressed the need for reform" Similar emphasizedraw attention tofocus attention onunderlineunderscorepoint upplace emphasis onlay stress onhighlightspotlightturn the spotlight onbring to the foreforegroundaccentuatepress homeimpress on someonemake a point ofdwell onharp onbelaborinsist onrub inOpposite play downunderstate
   • ▪ give emphasis to (a syllable or word) when pronouncing it: "in French, the last syllable is usually stressed" Similar place the emphasis ongive emphasis toemphasizeplace the accent on
   • 2. subject to pressure or tension: "this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints"
   • 3. cause mental or emotional strain or tension in: "I avoid many of the things that used to stress me before" Similar overstretchovertaxpush to the limitpressurizepressureburdenmake tensecause to feel mental/emotional strainworryupsetdistressharassinformal:hassle
   • ▪ become tense or anxious; worry: informal "don't stress—there's plenty of time to get a grip on the situation"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting hardship or force exerted on a person for the purpose of compulsion): shortening of distress, or partly from Old French estresse ‘narrowness, oppression’, based on Latin strictus ‘drawn tight’ (see strict).

   Derivatives

   • 1. stressless adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › stressSTRESS - 52 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to stress. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of stress. They place too much stress on money and position. Synonyms. emphasis. importance. weight. consequence. significance. meaning. gravity. value. seriousness. prominence. worth. urgency. necessity. concern.

3. www.powerthesaurus.org › stressSTRESS in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for STRESS

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   Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. emphasize. strain. pressure. highlight. underline. tension. accent. worry. accentuate. emphasis. trouble. distress. emphasise. underscore. point up. anxiety. tenseness. spotlight. focus. play up. punctuate. burden. hassle. weight. accentuation. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. View all. Related. Common usage.

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   Stress synonyms - 2 671 Words and Phrases for Stress. emphasize. v. # process , action. strain. n. , v. # situation. pressure. n. , v. # situation. highlight. v. , n. # maintain. underline. v. # emphasize. tension. n. # situation. accent. v. , n. # maintain. worry. n. , v. # action , tension. accentuate. v. # indicate. emphasis. n. # situation.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › stressfulSTRESSFUL Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words -...

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   full of or causing stress; making you feel worried or anxious I had a stressful day at work today. a stressful situation. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. difficult. tough. trying. hard. complicated. rough. challenging. exhausting. burdensome. oppressive. onerous. arduous. strenuous. laborious. grueling. tight. serious. complex. sweaty.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusSTRESS Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   4 days ago · Synonyms for STRESS in English: emphasize, highlight, underline, repeat, draw attention to, dwell on, underscore, accentuate, point up, rub in, ….

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   Synonyms for STRESS: accent, emphasis, importance, significance, weight, ictus, accentuation, focus, inclemency; Antonyms for STRESS: ignorance, unimportance, relaxation, indifference, peace, calm, quiet, relax, reduce.

8. www.wordreference.com › synonyms › stressstress - WordReference.com English Thesaurus

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   anxiety, pressure, worry, nervousness, fear, strain, tension, nervous tension, concern, uneasiness, agony, burden, distress, aggravation (informal), emotional shock, frustration, mental strain, overexertion, trauma, overwork. Antonyms: peace, peace of mind, calm , quiet, comfort, ease, happiness, reassurance, respite, solace. Sense: Noun: emphasis.