n (context|countable|physics) The internal distribution of force per unit area (pressure) within a body reacting to applied forces which causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ
n (context|countable|physics) externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.
n (uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
n (context|uncountable|phonetics) The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.
n (uncountable) Emphasis placed on words in speaking.
n (uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
v To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
v To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
v (informal) To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
v To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
v To emphasise (words in speaking).
v To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.