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

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   Jun 17, 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.

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

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   Jun 20, 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.

4. 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.

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

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   STRESS definition: 1. great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition: 2. a…. Learn more.

6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsStress | Psychology Today

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   Stress generally refers to two things: the psychological perception of pressure, on the one hand, and the body's response to it, on the other, which involves multiple systems, from...

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

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   May 15, 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.apa.org › topics › stressStress - American Psychological Association (APA)

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   Stress involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, influencing how people feel and behave. By causing mind–body changes, stress contributes directly to psychological and physiological disorder and disease and affects mental and physical health, reducing quality of life.