accentuate vs stress

accentuate is not a noun while stress is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
accentuate	No	No	Yes	No
stress	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, accentuate and stress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of accentuate include accent, emphasise, emphasize, punctuate.

As verbs, accentuate and stress are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of accentuate include accent.

accentuate (noun)	stress (noun)
	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

accentuate (verb)	stress (verb)
to stress, single out as important	to suffer from stress
put stress on; utter with an accent	to stress, single out as important
	put stress on; utter with an accent
	test the limits of