stress « Back to Glossary IndexForce applied to an object, typically dealing with forces within the Earth. Synonyms: stressed, stressing, stressesRelated Articles: Glossary: shearGlossary: tensionGlossary: compressionGlossary: directed stressGlossary: deformation« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris