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stress

/stɹɛs/

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noun

(Cause of) discomfort.

Examples :

"The constant noise from the construction site next door was a significant stress. "

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noun

Serious danger.

Examples :

"The sudden economic downturn was a major stress for many families. "

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noun

An aversive state of stress to which a person cannot fully adapt.

Examples :

"The constant pressure of deadlines at work created a stress that Sarah couldn't fully adapt to. "

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noun

A seizing of property without legal process to force payment of a debt.

Examples :

"The shopkeeper's stress of the customer's goods was illegal because they hadn't gone through the court system. "

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noun

The thing taken by distraining; that which is seized to procure satisfaction.

Examples :

"The landlord took the tenant's furniture as stress for unpaid rent. "

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noun

A physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism.

Examples :

"The stress of the flu virus weakened her immune system. "

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noun

Aggression toward an organism resulting in a response in an attempt to restore previous conditions.

Examples :

"The constant pressure of deadlines at work caused a significant stress on Sarah's health. "

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The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.

Examples :

"The stress on the bridge support beams was calculated to ensure they could withstand the weight of the passing vehicles. "

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noun

Force externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.

Examples :

"The heavy backpack caused a lot of stress on the student's back. "

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noun

Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.

Examples :

"The constant pressure of exams caused a lot of stress for the students. "

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noun

The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.

Examples :

"Some people put the stress on the first syllable of “controversy”; others put it on the second."

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noun

Emphasis placed on words in speaking.

Examples :

"The teacher placed a stress on the word "important" in her explanation. "

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noun

Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).

Examples :

"The teacher placed a strong stress on the importance of good study habits. "

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noun

Distress; the act of distraining; also, the thing distrained.

Examples :

"The stress on my family was enormous during the school holidays, as everyone was trying to juggle work and childcare. "

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verb

To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.

Examples :

"The weight of the books stressed the shelf, causing it to bend slightly. "

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verb

To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).

Examples :

"The demanding project manager stressed the team relentlessly, causing many to feel overwhelmed. "

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verb

To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.

Examples :

"She stresses about the upcoming exam, worrying she won't pass. "

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verb

To emphasise (a syllable of a word).

Examples :

"“Emphasis” is stressed on the first syllable, but “emphatic” is stressed on the second."

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verb

To emphasise (words in speaking).

Examples :

"The teacher stressed the importance of good study habits. "

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verb

To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.

Examples :

"I must stress that this information is given in strict confidence."

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