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stress

[stres] / strɛs /
NOUN
emphasis
Synonyms
STRONGEST
weight
STRONG
accent accentuation beat force import importance significance urgency
Antonyms
STRONG
insignificance unimportance
WEAK
ignorance indifference relaxation
NOUN
physical or mental pressure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agony anxiety burden crunch fear hardship hassle heat intensity nervousness strain tension trauma worry
STRONG
affliction alarm albatross apprehensiveness clutch disquiet disquietude distention draw dread expectancy extension fearfulness ferment flutter force impatience misgiving mistrust oppression passion protraction pull restlessness spring stretch tautness tenseness tensity tightness traction trepidation trial urgency
WEAK
nervous tension overextension
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness ease happiness health help peace relief
STRONG
calm certainty confidence contentedness trust
WEAK
ignorance indifference relaxation unimportance
VERB
accentuate, emphasize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
repeat underline underscore
STRONG
accent belabor feature headline italicize spot spotlight
WEAK
dwell on harp on lay emphasis on make emphatic play up point up rub in
Antonyms
WEAK
attenuate reduce relax
VERB
put under physical or mental pressure
Synonyms
STRONG
afflict burden crunch distend force fret hassle overdo overextend pull spring strain stretch tense traumatize worry
WEAK
put in traction put on trial tense up
Antonyms
STRONG
aid calm comfort compress concentrate help placate soothe
WEAK
attenuate reduce relax

Example Sentences

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In a new Intuit poll, 81% of parents said their current financial stress has made them realize how important it is to teach their kids about money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“That definitely takes away the stress of the economy that I know a lot of people are experiencing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It's paramount that astronauts work out: the microgravity environment takes stress off bones and muscles, which can lead to significant loss without precautions.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Understanding the role of astrocytes could reshape how scientists approach disorders linked to persistent fear, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and phobias.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

I want to stress the strangeness of this procedure.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.