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What is another word for Strain? – 145 Strain Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    tension pressure stretch effort exertion force pull tug pressure anxiety stress unease discomfort difficulty hardship labor toil struggle push drive thrust strain pressure force compulsion coercion constraint duress stress tension tightness tautness rigidity inflexibility stiffness hardness severity austerity rigorousness strictness

    Meaning of Strain

    The primary meaning of the word "Strain" is to stretch or pull something tightly, or to make a great effort.

    Definitions

    • To stretch or pull something tightly, often causing it to become tight or tense
    • * To make a great effort, often causing physical or mental fatigue
    • * A feeling of tension or pressure, often caused by a difficult or stressful situation

    Etymology of Strain

    The word "Strain" comes from the Old French word "estrain", which is derived from the Latin word "stringere", meaning "to draw tight" or "to tighten"
    The word has been used in English since the 13th century, initially with the meaning of "to pull or draw tight" and later with the additional meaning of "to make a great effort"

    Example Uses

    • The athlete had to strain every muscle to finish the marathon
    • * The strain of working long hours was starting to take a toll on her mental health
    • * The rope was under strain, and it looked like it might snap at any moment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    relaxation calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness ease comfort leisure recreation amusement entertainment enjoyment pleasure delight relaxation loosening release liberation freedom flexibility pliability softness gentleness leniency mildness indulgence

    Related Nouns

    effort exertion force pressure tension stress anxiety unease discomfort difficulty hardship labor toil struggle push drive thrust pull tug stretch extension expansion contraction tightening stiffening hardening rigidity inflexibility severity austerity

    Related Verbs

    stretch pull tug force press push drive thrust exert strain tense tighten stiffen harden rig constrict restrict limit constrain compel coerce obligate

    Related Adjectives

    tight tense strained stretched pulled forced pressured stressed anxious uneasy uncomfortable difficult hard laborious strenuous rigorous severe austere strict rigid inflexible stiff hard severe harsh rough tough