Crossword Genius

The force of emphasis (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stress

I believe this is a double definition.

'the force' is the first definition.
(stress is a kind of force)

'emphasis' is the second definition.
(I know that stress is a type of emphasis)

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for stress that I've seen before include "Force" , "Emphasis on anxiety?" , "Emphasis: result often of being under pressure" , "Pressure or strain" , "result of being overworked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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