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stressing
noun
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Divide stressing into syllables:

stress · ing

How to pronounce stressing:

Definition of stressing:

stressing (noun):
constraining force or influence such as

Synonyms for stressing:

troublingemphasizerepeataccentuateworryingunderlinehighlightfearingsweatingbelabour
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Antonyms for stressing:

extenuatinglesseningabatingenervatingdiminishing

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