Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Stress.
How to pronounce stress:
US
Stress - as a noun
The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Example: "He put the stress on the wrong syllable"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentemphasisHypernyms (Closely Related)
inflectionprosodyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Example: "He suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tensenesstensionHypernyms (Closely Related)
mental strainnervous strainstrainHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Special emphasis attached to something
Example: "The stress was more on accuracy than on speed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focusDifficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
Example: "She endured the stresses and strains of life"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
Example: "The intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stress - as a verb
To stress, single out as important
Example: "Dr. jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentaccentuateemphasiseemphasizepunctuateHypernyms (Closely Related)
evinceexpressshowHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put stress on; utter with an accent
Example: "In farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentaccentuateTest the limits of
Example: "You are trying my patience!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
straintryHypernyms (Closely Related)
afflictHyponyms (Broadly Related)
To suffer from stress
Example Sentences
"She is under a lot of stress at work."
"Excessive stress can lead to health problems."
"Financial stress can be overwhelming."
"I need to find ways to manage my stress."
"The stress of the situation caused her to make a mistake."
Word Game Points
Is STRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is STRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is STRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stress is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
