😰stress

noun, verb
/strɛs/

Meaning

to give particular emphasis or importance to something; mental or emotional strain
pressure or tension exerted on an object; mental or emotional strain
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example Sentences

She feels a lot of stress from her work.

Work-related stress can affect your health.

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

Example Expressions

stress out

Synonyms

pressure, tension, anxiety, strain
Entry 1
pressure, tension, anxiety, strain
Entry 2
pressure, strain, tension
Entry 3
tension, anxiety, strain

Antonyms

relaxation, calmness, calm, peace, ease
Entry 1
relaxation, calmness
Entry 2
relaxation, calm, peace
Entry 3
relaxation, calmness, ease

Collocations

stress management, stress level, high stress, relieve stress, work stress, chronic stress
Entry 1
stress management, stress level, high stress, relieve stress
Entry 2
work stress, chronic stress, stress management

More Example Sentences

What I love most about dancing is that it relieves stress.

I don't like my job. It is stressful and I don't get to spend time with family.

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels which motivates her to continue practicing yoga as part of her daily routine.

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