252 Synonyms for Stress

stress (252 synonym found)

Stress has 252 synonyms. The top synonyms for stress are anacrusis, belabor, nervous tension, dipody, rub in, force, emphasize, Alexandrine and 244 more. Browse the full list below.

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adverse circumstances

ambivalence of impulse

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What is a synonym for stress?

A common synonym for stress is anacrusis. Other synonyms include belabor, nervous tension, dipody, rub in.

How many synonyms does stress have?

Stress has 252 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does stress mean?

(n): the internal distribution of force per unit area (pressure) within a body reacting to applied forces which causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by ?; externally applied to a b

Definition of stress:

(n) : the internal distribution of force per unit area (pressure) within a body reacting to applied forces which causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by ?; externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body

"some people put the stress on the first syllable of "controversy"; others put it on the second."

(v) : to apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain; to apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal)

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

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