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stress - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
stress
Definition
(noun) the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Synonyms
:
accent
,
emphasis
Example Sentence
he put the stress on the wrong syllable
Definition
(noun) (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Synonyms
:
tenseness
,
tension
Example Sentence
he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
stress is a vasoconstrictor
Definition
(noun) special emphasis attached to something
Synonyms
:
focus
Example Sentence
the stress was more on accuracy than on speed
Definition
(noun) difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
Synonyms
:
strain
Example Sentence
she endured the stresses and strains of life
he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger
Definition
(noun) (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
Example Sentence
the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area
Definition
(verb) to stress, single out as important
Synonyms
:
accent
,
accentuate
,
emphasise
,
emphasize
,
punctuate
Example Sentence
Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
Definition
(verb) put stress on; utter with an accent
Synonyms
:
accent
,
accentuate
Example Sentence
In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word
Definition
(verb) test the limits of
Synonyms
:
strain
,
try
Example Sentence
You are trying my patience!
Word used in video below:
text: i can't stress this point too strongly
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