- 1[uncountable, countable] pressure or worry caused by the problems in someone's life Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. to suffer from stress coping with stress She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. stress-related illnesses emotional/mental stress Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. stress management (= dealing with stress) Thesauruspressure
- stress
- tension
- strain
- pressure difficulties and feelings of anxiety that are caused by the need to achieve something or to behave in a particular way:She was losing sleep over the pressure of her work.
- stress pressure or anxiety caused by the problems in someone's life:stress-related illness
- It is common to say that someone is suffering from stress, while pressure may be the thing that causes stress.
- tension a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax:nervous tension
- strain pressure on someone because they have too much to do or manage; the problems, worry, or anxiety that this produces:I found it a strain staying home with four children.
- to be under pressure/stress/strain
- considerable pressure/stress/tension/strain
- to cause stress/tension/strain
- to cope with the pressure/stress/tension/strain
- to relieve/release the pressure/stress/tension
- to be suffering from stress/tension
- put on/gain/lose weight/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/distorted body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy/realistic body image
- eat a balanced diet/healthily/well
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids/trans-fats
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners/high-fructose corn syrup
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/quit smoking
- get regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis/soccer
- go jogging/running
- go to/visit/hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
physical pressure - 2[uncountable, countable] stress (on something) pressure put on something that can damage it or make it lose its shape When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure)
- 3[uncountable] stress (on something) special importance given to something She lays great stress on punctuality. I think the company places too much stress on cost and not enough on quality. on word/syllable
- 4[uncountable, countable] (phonetics) an extra force used when pronouncing a particular word or syllable We worked on pronunciation, stress, and intonation. primary/secondary stress In “strategic” the stress falls on the second syllable compare intonation in music
- 5[uncountable, countable] extra force used when making a particular sound in music illness
- 6[uncountable] illness caused by difficult physical conditions Those most vulnerable to heat stress are the elderly.
mental pressure
Check pronunciation: stress