stress

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stress
strɛs Listen
Meanings
noun
  • pressure or tension exerted on a material object.
    E.g. the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar
  • a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
    E.g. he's obviously under a lot of stress
  • physiological disturbance or damage caused to an organism by adverse circumstances.
    E.g. in many areas irrigation is warranted to avoid plant stress
  • particular emphasis or importance.
verb
  • give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing.
    E.g. they stressed the need for reform
  • subject to pressure or tension.
    E.g. this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints
  • cause mental or emotional strain or tension in.
    E.g. I avoid many of the things that used to stress me before

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