stress
[ˈstrɛs]
1
stress
noun
- a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.
- something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety
- physical force or pressure
2
stress
verb
- to give special attention to (something)
- to pronounce (a syllable or word) in a louder or more forceful way than other syllables or words
- to feel very worried or anxious about something : to feel stress
