stress
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Synonyms for stress
emphasize
Synonyms
- emphasize
- highlight
- underline
- repeat
- draw attention to
- dwell on
- underscore
- accentuate
- point up
- rub in
- impress on someone
- harp on
- press home
- bring to the fore
- belabour
place the emphasis on
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- place the emphasis on
- emphasize
- give emphasis to
- place the accent on
- lay emphasis upon
emphasis
accent
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Synonyms for stress
special weight placed upon something considered important
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the act, condition, or effect of exerting force on someone or something
to accord emphasis to
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Synonyms for stress
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
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(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
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to stress, single out as important
put stress on
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