Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Stress.
6 letter answer(s) to stress
ACCENT
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear speech pattern"
put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"
special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy"
to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to
ACKACK
STRAIN
A group of bacteria or viruses that are genetically distinct from other groups of the same species.
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups;
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress;
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species;
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;
alter the shape of (something) by stress; "His body was deformed by leprosy"
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
an intense or violent exertion
become stretched or tense or taut;
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious;
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension;
injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
remove by passing through a filter;
rub through a strainer or proce
10 letter answer(s) to stress
ACCENTUATE
put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"
to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
8 letter answer(s) to stress
EMPHASIS
intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights"
Plural of emphasis
special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
Stress
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
9 letter answer(s) to stress
EMPHASISE
give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words"
to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
7 letter answer(s) to stress
TENSION
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature); "there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"; "there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history"
feelings of hostility that are not manifest; "he could sense her latent hostility to him"; "the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions"
the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
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