definition of
stress

[1] #1 stress n. [emphasis, accent] the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable". wn

[2] #2 stress v. [emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate] to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet". wn

[3] #3 stress n. [tension, tenseness] (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor". wn

[4] #4 stress v. [accent, accentuate] put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word". wn

[5] #5 stress n. [focus] special emphasis attached to something; "the stress was more on accuracy than on speed". wn