pressure or tension exerted on a material object

the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar

a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

he's obviously under a lot of stress

stress-related illnesses

particular emphasis or importance

we should lay greater stress on education

give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing

they stressed the need for reform

she was anxious to stress that her daughter's safety was her only concern

‘I want it done very, very neatly,’ she stressed

subject to pressure or tension

this type of workout does stress the shoulder and knee joints

cause mental or emotional strain or tension in

I avoid many of the things that used to stress me before

thinking about going back to work stresses me out