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   stress

   /strɛs/

   noun

   • 1. pressure or tension exerted on a material object: "the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar" Similar pressuretensionstraintightnesstautnessrare:tensity
   • ▪ the degree of stress measured in units of force per unit area.
   • 2. a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances: "he's obviously under a lot of stress" Similar strainpressuretensionnervous tensionworryanxietynervousnesstroubledifficultydistresstraumasufferingpaingriefinformal:hassleOpposite relaxation
   • ▪ something that causes a state of strain or tension: "the stresses and strains of public life"
   • ▪ physiological disturbance or damage caused to an organism by adverse circumstances: "in many areas irrigation is warranted to avoid plant stress"
   • 3. particular emphasis or importance: "we should lay greater stress on education" Similar emphasisimportanceweightforceinsistenceweightage
   • ▪ emphasis given to a particular syllable or word in speech, typically through a combination of relatively greater loudness, higher pitch, and longer duration: "normally, the stress falls on the first syllable" Similar emphasisaccentaccentuationbeatictus

   verb

   • 1. give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing: "they stressed the need for reform" Similar emphasizedraw attention tofocus attention onunderlineunderscorepoint upplace emphasis onlay stress onhighlightspotlightturn the spotlight onbring to the foreforegroundaccentuatepress homeimpress on someonemake a point ofdwell onharp onbelabourinsist onrub inOpposite play downunderstate
   • ▪ give emphasis to (a syllable or word) when pronouncing it: "in French, the last syllable is usually stressed" Similar place the emphasis ongive emphasis toemphasizeplace the accent on
   • 2. subject to pressure or tension: "this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints"
   • 3. cause mental or emotional strain or tension in: "I avoid many of the things that used to stress me before" Similar overstretchovertaxpush to the limitpressurizepressureburdenmake tensecause to feel mental/emotional strainworryupsetdistressharassinformal:hassle
   • ▪ become tense or anxious; worry: informal "don't stress—there's plenty of time to get a grip on the situation"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting hardship or force exerted on a person for the purpose of compulsion): shortening of distress, or partly from Old French estresse ‘narrowness, oppression’, based on Latin strictus ‘drawn tight’ (see strict).

   Derivatives

   • 1. stressless adjective

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2. neurolaunch.com › depressed-and-stressedUnderstanding Stress vs Depression: Key Differences and Coping

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   5 hari yang lalu · 1. Duration and intensity of symptoms: – Stress: Symptoms are often short-lived and directly related to specific stressors. Once the stressor is resolved, symptoms typically improve. – Depression: Symptoms persist for at least two weeks and often much longer, regardless of external circumstances. 2.

3. www.healthyplace.com › self-help › anxietyThe Difference Between Anxiety and Stress | HealthyPlace

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   3 hari yang lalu · Stress is our reaction to events that upset our physical and mental balance. Anxiety, on the other hand, is often considered to be a reaction to stress. Once anxiety revs up as a stress response, worry, fear, emotional and physical symptoms, and behaviors like hypervigilance or avoidance take over.

4. www.betterhelp.com › advice › stressSeven Tips On Handling Stressful Situations | BetterHelp

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   5 hari yang lalu · The following seven tips can be helpful examples of ways to relieve stress or increase your resilience to it. 1. Step back and evaluate the situation realistically. When facing stress, it may help to start by pausing to mindfully and realistically assess the situation.

5. www.xometry.com › resources › materialsBending Stress: Definition, How it Works, Calculation, Types, and...

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   3 hari yang lalu · Bending stress is an expression of the distribution of internal forces and moments within the beam's cross-section as it undergoes deformation. Bending stress specifically refers to the item’s internal resistance that counteracts a bending moment.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Psychological_resiliencePsychological resilience - Wikipedia

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   1 hari yang lalu · Overview[edit] A resilient person uses "mental processes and behaviors in promoting personal assets and protecting self from the potential negative effects of stressors". [5] Psychological resilience is an adaptation in a person's psychological traits and experiences that allows them to regain or remain in a healthy mental state during crises ...

7. www.msn.com › en-ca › health8 Ways Stress Wrecks Your Body - MSN

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   1 hari yang lalu · “Stress is a state of worry caused by an external trigger,” says Krystal Lewis, a Maryland-based clinical psychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health. It can be...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnxietyAnxiety - Wikipedia

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   1 hari yang lalu · Anxiety is an emotion which is characterised by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events. [1] [2] [3] Anxiety is different from fear in that fear is defined as the emotional response to a present threat, whereas anxiety is the anticipation of a future one. [4]