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Stress:

noun: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.

  1. He was under a lot of stress to meet the deadline.
  2. The stress of her job caused her to quit.
  3. Life is too short for some people to stress on the small things in life.

verb: To give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea).

  1. I can not stress enough the importance of washing your hands!
  2. I shouldn't have to stress to you that your muddy shoes stay outside!
  3. I am going to scream, if I have to once more stress the fact that all rules should be followed.
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