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What is another word for Exertion? – 147 Exertion Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    effort struggle endeavor exert labor toil strain drudgery industry diligence application energy vigor might force push drive thrust pressure stress tension application diligence perseverance persistence determination resolve willpower strength potency power dynamism activism activity operation exercise endeavor undertaking enterprise project pursuit attempt try bid straining tussle tug pull haul

    Meaning of Exertion

    The primary meaning of the word "exertion" refers to the use of physical or mental energy to achieve something.

    Definitions

    • The use of physical or mental energy to achieve something
    • * A strenuous or laborious effort
    • * The act of exerting or putting forth physical or mental energy

    Etymology of Exertion

    The word "exertion" originates from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "forth" and "serere" meaning "to thrust" or "to put forth"
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of using energy or force to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

    Example Uses

    • The athlete required great exertion to finish the marathon
    • * The exertion of lifting heavy boxes left her feeling exhausted
    • * The team's exertion and dedication paid off with their championship win

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    idleness laziness inactivity lethargy inertia sluggishness apathy indifference lackadaisicalness languor lassitude torpor dormancy quiescence stagnation inaction inertness passivity relaxation repose rest recreation leisure ease comfort tranquility serenity calmness

    Related Nouns

    energy strength power force effort labor toil struggle endeavor exercise activity operation pursuit attempt project enterprise undertaking initiative drive thrust push strain pressure stress tension

    Related Verbs

    exert strain struggle labor toil strive endeavor try attempt undertake pursue drive thrust push force compel coerce press stress tense

    Related Adjectives

    strenuous laborious exhausting tiring wearisome arduous demanding challenging difficult stressful tense straining forcing compelling coercive energetic dynamic potent powerful strong vigorous robust intense fierce vehement