sustain vs stress

stress vs sustain

sustain is not a noun while stress is a noun.

sustain and stress both are verbs.

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

As verbs, stress is a hyponym of sustain; that is, stress is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sustain:

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

Other hyponyms of sustain include break down, collapse, cramp, break up, collapse, crack, crack up, crock up.

sustain (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

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

Difference between sustain and stress

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