- 1. n the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) n (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense n special emphasis attached to something n difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension n (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body v to stress, single out as important v put stress on; utter with an accent v test the limits of Source: ecdict
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