English to English Dictionary

Stressed

Experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension.

Stressful

Causing or marked by stress; inducing mental or emotional strain.

Stressor

A stimulus or event that causes stress in an individual.

Stretch

To draw or pull out something to a greater length or breadth, especially without breaking or tearing.

Stretch-Tight

Describing something that is pulled or held tightly in a stretched position.

Stretch-the-Truth

To exaggerate or embellish the truth, often to make a story more interesting or favorable.

Stretched

Past tense of stretch; to extend or enlarge in length or breadth.

Stride

A long, decisive step used in walking.

Strident Voice

A voice that is loud, harsh, and grating.

Strike Hard

To hit with great force.

Strike-off-the-rolls

To formally remove a name or case from an official list or register.

Striking

Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or very noticeable.