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stress vs re-emphasize

re-emphasize vs stress

stress is a noun but re-emphasize is not a noun.

stress and re-emphasize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stress Yes No Yes No
re-emphasize No No Yes No
As verbs, re-emphasize is a hyponym of stress; that is, re-emphasize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stress:
  • stress: to stress, single out as important
  • re-emphasize: emphasize anew
stress (noun) re-emphasize (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
stress (verb) re-emphasize (verb)
to suffer from stress emphasize anew
to stress, single out as important
put stress on; utter with an accent
test the limits of
Difference between stress and re-emphasize

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