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Stressing

Verb / ˈstresɪŋ / Another word for stressing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give emphasis or importance to something.

Synonyms & similar words

accent strain try accentuate emphasise punctuate emphasize stress emphasizing highlighting underscoring accenting accentuating focusing straining pressing insisting overstating

Synonyms by register

Formal

exerting pressure aggravating troubling agitating

Informal

worrying freaking out bugging out agonizing panicking

Literary

tormenting vexing harrying

Antonyms

relaxing calming soothing unwinding resting ease peace

Common collocations

  • stressing out about
  • stressing the importance of
  • stressing over details
  • stressing the need for
  • stressing about exams
  • stressing the system
  • stressing the point

Word family

noun stress
verb stress
adjective stressed
adverb stressfully

Usage note

The word 'stressing' is often used informally as a gerund or present participle, frequently in the phrasal verb 'stressing out'. While it can technically mean to emphasize or put pressure on something, this usage is less common in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. She is stressing over her grades.
  2. He is stressing the importance of exercise.
  3. The teacher is stressing the need for good behavior.
  4. The coach is stressing the importance of teamwork.
  5. The boss is stressing the deadline for the project.

Quotes

  • I try not to stress about things I can't control.
  • Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there.'
  • Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response to what happens.

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