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Stress

/stres/
A feeling of emotional or mental strain caused by challenging circumstances.

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We seethe with impotent stress and vexation.

He began to stress first social and then imaginative growth.

He should avoid all unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Etymology:

etymology
Early 14th century (in the sense hardship, adversity): shortening of distress.

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