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STRESSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Stresses.

Stresses - 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)
accentemphasis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inflectionprosody
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Example: "He suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tensenesstension
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental strainnervous strainstrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Special emphasis attached to something

Example: "The stress was more on accuracy than on speed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focus

Difficulty 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)
force
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stresses - as a verb

To stress, single out as important

Example: "Dr. jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentaccentuateemphasiseemphasizepunctuate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evinceexpressshow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put stress on; utter with an accent

Example: "In farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentaccentuate

Test the limits of

Example: "You are trying my patience!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
straintry
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
afflict
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To suffer from stress

Example Sentences

"He stresses the importance of proper nutrition."
"She stresses the need for regular exercise."
"The coach stresses the importance of teamwork."
"The teacher stresses the importance of studying for exams."
"The speaker stresses the need for environmental conservation."
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Word Game Points

Is STRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stresses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is STRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stresses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is STRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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