stress vs sustain

sustain vs stress

stress is a noun but sustain is not a noun.

stress and sustain both are verbs.

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

As verbs, sustain is a hypernym of stress; that is, sustain is a word with a broader meaning than stress:

stress: to suffer from stress
sustain: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

Other hypernyms of stress include get, have, suffer.

stress (noun)	sustain (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)	sustain (verb)
to suffer from stress	undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
to stress, single out as important	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
put stress on; utter with an accent	admit as valid
test the limits of	supply with necessities and support
	provide with nourishment
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	lengthen or extend in duration or space

Difference between stress and sustain

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