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Straining

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Definition

Using a lot of effort to do something difficult or strenuous

Synonyms & similar words

unstrain separateout tenseup sift filterout extend try filtrate twisting puree stress arduous relax filter deform sieve tense strain distortion strive strenuous torture overrefinement reach distort pushing exerting stretching testing overexerting overtaxing overworking taxing trying squeezing wrenching pulling tugging forcing pressing aiming applying concentrating endeavouring grinding

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