stress
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Also seen as: stresses · stressing · stressed
Sense 1
A physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism.
Một tác nhân vật lý, hóa học, nhiễm trùng tấn công một sinh vật
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Aggression toward an organism resulting in a response in an attempt to restore previous conditions.
Sự tấn công vào một sinh vật khiến nó phản ứng để phục hồi tình trạng trước
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Noun
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Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
Áp lực lên một vật thể hoặc cấu trúc gây ra áp lực
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Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stress” mean?
A physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism.
Is “stress” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.