destress

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Pronunciation

/ˌdiːˈstɹɛs/ (UK)

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/ˌdiːˈstɹɛs/ (UK) · /ˌdiˈstɹɛs/

Definition of destress

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

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verb

(transitive)To reduce the physical stresses in (a material).
(ergative)To reduce the emotional stress in (another person); to reduce the stress in oneself.
(transitive)To reduce the emphasis or stress on; de-emphasize.

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From de- + stress.

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