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Stress
01
a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems
1.1
(psychology) a mental state of worry caused by physical or emotional tension
02
special emphasis attached to something
2.1
(phonetics) an added force when pronouncing a syllable or word
03
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
to stress
01
to emphasize a particular point or aspect
Transitive: to stress a point or aspect
02
(phonetics) to utter a syllable in a word or phrase with more emphasis
Transitive: to stress a syllable
03
to subject something to pressure or tension
Transitive: to stress sth
stress
n
stressful
adj
stressful
adj
Example
Financial stress can put a strain on relationships.
The constant stress of her job was affecting her health.
He experienced a lot of stress before his final exams.
Exercise and meditation can help reduce stress levels.
The therapist recommended ways to manage stress through relaxation techniques.
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