stress
stress
verb
To give particular importance or prominence to something when speaking or writing.
"He stressed the need for careful planning."
noun
Particular emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech.
"The stress is on the first syllable."
noun
A state of mental or emotional strain caused by demanding circumstances.
"She felt a lot of stress before the exam."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: tenseness, tension, focus, strain, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accentuate, accent, emphasis, try