2stress verb
stresses; stressed; stress·ing 1 [+ obj] : to give special attention to (something)
▪ The dentist repeatedly stressed [=emphasized] the importance of flossing regularly. ▪ The union stressed the need for stricter safety standards. ▪ The risks involved in the procedure should/must be stressed. 2 [+ obj] : to pronounce (a syllable or word) in a louder or more forceful way than other syllables or words
▪ Some people stress the second syllable of “harassment,” while others stress the first. ▪ When she said, “We need lots of money,” she stressed the word “lots.” 3 US, informal : to feel very worried or anxious about something : to feel stress [no obj] ▪ It's not an important decision and it isn't worth stressing over. ▪ You don't need to stress [=stress out] about the exam. You'll do fine. [+ obj] ▪ Not having a clear plan was stressing me. [=stressing me out]
▪ The dentist repeatedly stressed [=emphasized] the importance of flossing regularly. ▪ The union stressed the need for stricter safety standards. ▪ The risks involved in the procedure should/must be stressed.
▪ Some people stress the second syllable of “harassment,” while others stress the first. ▪ When she said, “We need lots of money,” she stressed the word “lots.”
stress out [phrasal verb]
stress out or stress (someone) out or stress out (someone) informal : to feel very worried or anxious or to make (someone) feel very worried or anxious
▪ I hate being around her when she's stressing out. ▪ Work is stressing him out.
▪ I hate being around her when she's stressing out. ▪ Work is stressing him out.
