stress vs force

force vs stress

stress and force both are nouns.

stress and force both are verbs.

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

As nouns, force is a hypernym of stress; that is, force is a word with a broader meaning than stress:

stress: (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
force: (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

stress (noun)	force (noun)
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)	a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body	an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense	physical energy or intensity
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension	a powerful effect or influence
special emphasis attached to something	(of a law) having legal validity
	group of people willing to obey orders
	a unit that is part of some military service
	a group of people having the power of effective action
	one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
	(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

stress (verb)	force (verb)
to suffer from stress	impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
to stress, single out as important	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
put stress on; utter with an accent	force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
test the limits of	take by force
	do forcibly; exert force
	urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
	move with force
	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

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