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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 pressuretensionstraintightness
    • 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 tensionOpposite relaxation

    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 onunderlineOpposite play downunderstate
    • 2. subject to pressure or tension: "this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints"
  2. 1. : constraining force or influence: such as. a. : a force exerted when one body or body part presses on, pulls on, pushes against, or tends to compress or twist another body or body part. especially : the intensity of this mutual force commonly expressed in pounds per square inch. b. : the deformation caused in a body by such a force. c.

  3. Jun 20, 2024 · Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or mental strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. Everyone experiences stress to some degree.

  4. Jun 17, 2022 · Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree.

  5. May 15, 2024 · When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. Thats stress. Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations. Stress can be positive — keeping you alert, motivated and ready to avoid danger.

  6. Stress generally refers to two things: the psychological perception of pressure, on the one hand, and the body's response to it, on the other, which involves multiple...

  7. Feb 25, 2020 · Stress is a biological response to a perceived threat. It’s caused by chemicals and hormones surging throughout your body. It can help you respond to a particular problem, but too...

  8. The technical definition of stress is the bodys nonspecific response to any demandpleasant or unpleasant. People have very different ideas with respect to their definition of stress. Probably the most common is, “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.”

  9. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-health-problemsWhat is stress? - Mind

    Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. When we experience stress, it can be as: An individual, for example when you have lots of responsibilities that you are struggling to manage.

  10. STRESS definition: 1. great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition: 2. a…. Learn more.

  11. Stress is your bodys reaction to pressure from a certain situation or event. It can be a physical, mental, or emotional reaction. We all deal with stress at some point in...

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