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stressed

/stɹɛst/
verb
  1. To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.

  2. To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).

  3. To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.

Synonymsemphasise, emphasize, underline, emphasise, emphasize, emphasise
adjective
  1. Suffering stress (either physical or mental).

  2. Having a stress or accent.

Antonymsunstressed

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