stress
Plural
stresses
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a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems
- The constant stress of her job was affecting her health.
- He experienced a lot of stress before his final exams.
- Financial stress can put a strain on relationships.
- Exercise and meditation can help reduce stress levels.
- The therapist recommended ways to manage stress through relaxation techniques.
Synonyms:
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special emphasis placed on a word, syllable, or element to indicate importance
- In English, stress usually falls on the first syllable of nouns.
- Stress on certain words can change the meaning of a sentence.
- Public speakers often vary stress to maintain audience attention.
- Stress in dictionaries indicate pronunciation.
- Musical notation can indicate stress on particular notes.
Synonyms:
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force applied to a material that produces strain or deformation
- The beam experienced stress under heavy load.
- Engineers calculate stress to ensure structural safety.
- Stress can lead to fractures if a material exceeds its limit.
- The bridge design considers both tensile and compressive stress.
- Thermal expansion creates stress in metal components.