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Strained

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Definition

The definition of 'strained' is to put pressure on something or someone, especially in a way that is unnatural or uncomfortable.

Synonyms & similar words

unstrain separateout tenseup sift filterout extend try filtrate puree stress constrained labored relax filter deform agonistic laboured sieve tense strain forced strive reach distort stressed forced squeezed jammed compelled bludgeoned pushed pulled dragged exerted overexerted overtaxed overworked overburdened overstrained overtasked taxed troubled perturbed worried

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