Synonyms for strain
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : streyn |
| Phonetic Transcription : streɪn |
Top 10 synonyms for strain Other synonyms for the word strain
- air
- bear down
- blood
- brunt
- constrict
- constriction
- descant
- descent
- diapason
- distend
- distort
- distress
- draw tight
- drive
- effort
- endeavor
- exert
- exertion
- extend
- extraction
- exude
- family
- fatigue
- force
- go all out
- go for broke
- grind
- hammer
- harass
- hassle
- humor
- hustle
- irk
- jerk
- labor
- lay
- lineage
- manner
- measure
- mind
- moil
- overexert
- overtax
- overwork
- pain
- pedigree
- peg away
- percolate
- pick at
- plug
- pull
- purify
- push
- push to the limit
- race
- rack
- refine
- riddle
- screen
- seep
- separate
- shade
- sieve
- sift
- song
- soupçon
- species
- spirit
- stock
- streak
- stretch
- strive
- struggle
- style
- suspicion
- sweat
- task
- tauten
- tautness
- tax
- tear
- temper
- tendency
- tension
- tensity
- tighten
- tinge
- tire
- toll
- tone
- touch
- trace
- trait
- trouble
- try
- tune
- twist
- vein
- warble
- way
- weaken
- wrench
Définition of strain
Origin :- "to stretch, draw tight," c.1300, from present participle stem of Old French estreindre "bind tightly, clasp, squeeze," from Latin stringere (2) "bind or draw tight," from PIE root *strenk- "tight, narrow; pull tight, twist" (cf. Lithuanian stregti "congeal;" Greek strangein "twist;" Old High German strician "mends nets;" Old English streccian "to stretch," streng "string;" German stramm, Dutch stram "stiff"). Sense of "press through a filter" is from early 14c. (implied in strainer); that of "lay undue stress on, make a forced interpretation of" is from mid-15c. Related: Strained; straining.
- noun pain, due to exertion
- noun ancestry
- noun suggestion, hint
- noun melody
- verb stretch, often to limit
- verb work very hard
- verb filter
- verb cause mental stress
- Under the strain of his muscles, iron bars bent like hot wax.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Strain the liquid from the veal and bones and remove the fat.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- She was not herself, of course, what with strain and weariness.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- All trace of stress and strain had left it, replaced by an enigmatic calm.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- Behind the scenes, as we are now, Vivian, what use can there be in talking in that strain?
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- When the meat has dissolved into shreds, strain it, and return the liquid to the pot.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- Lay the oysters in a deep dish, and then strain the liquor over them.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- Strain it then through a clean napkin, and it will be fit for use.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- Take the liquor from the fire, and strain out the spice from it.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- Then strain the liquor through a sieve, and put it into a kettle or stew-pan.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
Antonyms for strain
- aid
- assist
- calm
- calmness
- compress
- conceal
- concentrate
- contract
- corrupt
- dirty
- discourage
- dissuade
- ease
- energize
- fix
- health
- help
- hide
- idle
- idleness
- ignore
- information
- laze
- laziness
- lot
- mend
- peace
- placate
- please
- pollute
- procrastinate
- refresh
- relaxation
- release
- relief
- repress
- rest
- shrink
- soothe
- unburden
- wellness
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