stress

  1. Noun.  (context, countable) The internal distribution of force per unit area (pressure) within a body reacting to applied forces which causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ.
  2. Noun.  (context, countable) externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.
  3. Noun.  (uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
  4. Noun.  (context, uncountable) The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.
  5. Noun.  (uncountable) Emphasis placed on words in speaking.
  6. Noun.  (uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
  7. Verb.  To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
  8. Verb.  To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
  9. Verb.  (informal) To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
  10. Verb.  To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
  11. Verb.  To emphasise (words in speaking).
  12. Verb.  To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.

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