Definitions:

1. (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body noun
   • the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area
2. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension noun
   • They took some time to regroup and clear their minds of the stresses and strains of life.
3. special emphasis attached to something noun
   • the stress was more on accuracy than on speed
4. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note, especially with regard to stress or pitch noun
   • I put the stress on the wrong syllable and was misunderstood.

Synonyms:

• accent
• emphasis
• focus
• strain
• tension

NearBy Words:

• stressed
• stressful
• stressor