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Stress

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Definition

a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

Synonyms & similar words

accentuate punctuate focus strain emphasize emphasis emphasise accent try tension tenseness anxiety pressure tension strain burden demand load responsibility worry trouble angst discomfort nervousness apprehension unease fear dread foreboding panic terror

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