stress

US /stres/
UK /stres/
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1.

a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

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She's been under a lot of stress lately.
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Work-related stress can lead to health problems.
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pressurestraintensionanxietydistress
2.

emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech, typically through a higher pitch or greater intensity

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The stress is on the first syllable of 'present' (noun).
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He put particular stress on the word 'never'.
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emphasisaccentintonationprominence
1.

give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea)

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The report stresses the need for immediate action.
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He stressed that safety was their top priority.
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2.

subject to mental or emotional strain

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Don't stress yourself out over small things.
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The constant demands began to stress him.
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strainpressurizeburdenoverwhelm
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