STRESS

Definition of STRESS

  1. (noun)the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
  2. (noun)(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
  3. (noun)special emphasis attached to something
  4. (noun)difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
  5. (noun)(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
  6. (verb)to stress, single out as important
  7. (verb)put stress on; utter with an accent
  8. (verb)test the limits of
  9. (verb)to suffer from stress