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noun • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • special emphasis attached to something • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent • test the limits of • to suffer from stress | ||||||||
28% | 10 | Plays up to | ||||||
noun • One who brownnoses; one who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant. verb • To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion. | ||||||||
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verb • gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts | ||||||||
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