Stress

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Pressure

Synonyms Pressure, strain, tautness, stress, tension, tightness, and tensity.

Strain

Synonyms Strain, tension, worry, nervousness, difficulty, trauma, pain, hassle, pressure, nervous tension, anxiety, trouble, distress, suffering, and grief.

Emphasize

Synonyms Emphasize, focus attention on, underscore, place emphasis on, highlight, turn the spotlight on, foreground, press home, make a point of, harp on, insist on, draw attention to, underline, point up, lay stress on, spotlight, bring to the fore, accentuate, impress on someone, dwell on, and belabour.

Overstretch

Synonyms Overstretch, push to the limit, pressure, make tense, upset, harass, overtax, pressurize, burden, worry, distress, and hassle.

Example Sentences

Stress affects health and mood.

He feels stress every day.

Stress management improves overall well-being.

Chronic stress harms mental health.