Definition of Stress

  • 1. The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) Noun
  • 2. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense Noun
  • 3. Special emphasis attached to something Noun
  • 4. Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension Noun
  • 5. (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body Noun
  • 6. To stress, single out as important Verb
  • 7. Put stress on; utter with an accent Verb
  • 8. Test the limits of Verb

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