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Definition of Straining
1. Noun. An intense or violent exertion.
Exact synonyms: Strain
Generic synonyms: Effort, Elbow Grease, Exertion, Sweat, Travail
Derivative terms: Strain, Strain, Strain, Strenuous, Strain
Generic synonyms: Effort, Elbow Grease, Exertion, Sweat, Travail
Derivative terms: Strain, Strain, Strain, Strenuous, Strain
2. Adjective. Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance. "Your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"
Exact synonyms: Arduous, Strenuous
Similar to: Effortful
Derivative terms: Arduousness, Strain, Strenuousness
Similar to: Effortful
Derivative terms: Arduousness, Strain, Strenuousness
3. Noun. The act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean.
Exact synonyms: Distortion, Overrefinement, Torture, Twisting
Generic synonyms: Falsification, Misrepresentation
Derivative terms: Distort, Overrefine, Twist
Generic synonyms: Falsification, Misrepresentation
Derivative terms: Distort, Overrefine, Twist
Definition of Straining
1. strain [v] - See also: strain
Lexicographical Neighbors of Straining
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