Synonyms of stresses

stresses 1 of 2

noun

plural of stress

1

as in pressures

the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time

with a full-time job and her college courses, the young woman is under a lot of stress right now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pressures
• strains
• tensions
• worries
• loads
• anxieties
• concerns
• weights
• irritations
• angers
• troubles
• persecutions
• exasperations
• annoyances
• aggravations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comforts
• consolations

2

as in emphases

a special notice or importance given to something

the company's orientation program places considerable stress on workplace safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphases
• foci
• weights
• accents
• concentrations
• values
• consequences
• accentuations
• attentions
• priorities
• spotlights
• significances
• moments
• imports
• considerations
• regards
• worths
• precedences
• notes
• primacies
• heeds
• top billings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregards
• indifferences
• minimizations
• underemphases
• de-emphases

stresses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stress

1

as in worries

to experience concern or anxiety

the restaurant manager has a tendency to stress about every little thing that goes wrong

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worries
• troubles
• fears
• frets
• bothers
• sweats
• stews
• fusses
• gives a hang
• sweats blood
• agonizes
• longs
• yearns
• despairs
• pines
• chafes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepts
• takes
• sustains
• endures
• tolerates
• bears
• sticks out
• abides
• stomachs

2

as in emphasizes

to make more apparent

his bad performance only stressed what I'd been saying all along

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizes
• reinforces
• underlines
• underscores
• enhances
• deepens
• accentuates
• brings out
• italicizes
• strengthens
• amplifies
• maximizes
• augments
• heightens
• supplements
• magnifies
• enlarges
• boosts
• enlivens
• beefs (up)
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• minimizes
• tones (down)
• diminishes
• de-emphasizes
• lessens
• weakens
• understates
• subdues

3

as in highlights

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

the doctor stressed the importance of exercise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizes
• highlights
• features
• punctuates
• accentuates
• foregrounds
• points (up)
• identifies
• focuses
• illuminates
• accents
• promotes
• presses
• bears down on
• plays up
• makes much of
• pinpoints
• spotlights
• advertises
• publicizes
• boosts
• plugs
• overplays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tones (down)
• plays down
• minimizes
• understates
• de-emphasizes
• underemphasizes
• belittles
• disparages
• discounts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stresses

Noun

Over the years, oil chemistries have gotten more sophisticated to cope with the stresses of tinier engines pushing bigger boost while also mitigating their environmental impact. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

Despite the stresses of early fame, Smith remained optimistic about the future. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Sep. 2026

Mechanical properties such as hardness and stiffness can help researchers understand how the protective layers respond to stresses and whether changes could affect fuel performance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

The latter, Alemu stresses, remains the largest line item when calculating the revenues of professional men’s sports teams, and is a vital ingredient to propel women’s sports into its next phase of growth. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Parton could enter a room filled with people doing different jobs, carrying different stresses and operating at different speeds, and somehow bring them onto the same wavelength. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Amid the stresses of the Arctic, scientists are rethinking the idea that all life is a cutthroat competition with winners and losers. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

The challenge, Hylving stresses, is whether a shopping complex can become a genuine fixture in people’s daily routines, rather than a one-off visit. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Developing bodies are less able to withstand these stresses, which is exactly why protection has to begin before birth. — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

This year, Rebordinos says its stance remains the same and stresses that festivals and individuals who have a platform should be inclined to use it for speaking about human rights. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

The book stresses the importance of the sacraments and other orthodoxy, such as oral confession to a priest and the transubstantiation of Christ’s body and blood when taking communion. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

The agency stresses that its troopers don’t decide who to detain for ICE. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

More broadly, the chapter stresses timing, environmental conditions, coordination, and restraint, warning against destructive action that serves no clear strategic purpose. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit stresses an allegedly addictive design interface meant to addict users, particularly children. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

And getting started, Dunlap stresses, does not require becoming an expert or having a perfect financial plan. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

The report stresses how Kansas City is a relatively small sports market compared to the rest of the country. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

This test places stresses on the edge far beyond typical EDC tasks. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026