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re-emphasise vs stress

stress vs re-emphasise

re-emphasise is not a noun while stress is a noun.

re-emphasise and stress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
re-emphasise No No Yes No
stress Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stress is a hypernym of re-emphasise; that is, stress is a word with a broader meaning than re-emphasise:
  • re-emphasise: emphasize anew
  • stress: to stress, single out as important
Other hypernyms of re-emphasise include accent, accentuate, emphasise, emphasize, punctuate.
re-emphasise (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
re-emphasise (verb) stress (verb)
emphasize anew to suffer from stress
to stress, single out as important
put stress on; utter with an accent
test the limits of
Difference between re-emphasise and stress

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