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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stressStress Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation. d. : a state resulting from a stress. especially : one of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium. job-related stress. e. : strain, pressure.

3. www.who.int › news-room › questions-and-answersStress - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   17 Jun 2022 · Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a force that acts in a way that often changes the shape of an object: Computers work out the stresses that such a craft will encounter in flight.

5. www.verywellmind.com › stress-and-health-3145086What Is Stress? Symptoms, Causes, Impact, Treatment, Coping -...

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   20 Jun 2024 · Stress, health, and well-being are all connected. Learn what stress is, how different types of stress can affect your body and health, and ways you can cope.

6. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-healthWhat is stress? - Mind

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   Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. When we experience stress, it can be as: An individual, for example when you have lots of responsibilities that you are struggling to manage.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStress: What It Is, Symptoms, Management & Prevention - Cleveland...

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   15 Mei 2024 · When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress. Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations. Stress can be positive — keeping you alert, motivated and ready to avoid danger.

8. www.stress.org › what-is-stressWHAT IS STRESS? - The American Institute of Stress

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   The technical definition of stress is the body’s nonspecific response to any demand – pleasant or unpleasant. People have very different ideas with respect to their definition of stress. Probably the most common is, “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.”