Definitions For Stress

The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
Special emphasis attached to something
A state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.
Something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety
Physical force or pressure

Put stress on; utter with an accent
To stress, single out as important
Test the limits of
To give special attention to (something)
To pronounce (a syllable or word) in a louder or more forceful way than other syllables or words
To feel very worried or anxious about something : to feel stress

Is Stresses a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES

Scrabble US YES

Scrabble UK YES

English International (SOWPODS) YES

Scrabble Global YES

Enable1 Dictionary YES

Scrabble

8

Words with Friends

8

The word Stress is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

She uses meditation as a way of reducing stress.
Hormones are released into the body in response to emotional stress.
She is dealing with the stresses of working full-time and going to school.
The union stressed the need for stricter safety standards.
The risks involved in the procedure should be stressed.
Some people stress the second syllable of “harassment,” while others stress the first.