Synonyms for
Straining
Definition
Using a lot of effort to do something difficult or strenuous
Synonyms & similar words
filtrate
extend
deform
tense
filter
overrefinement
strenuous
try
torture
stress
sieve
twisting
arduous
distort
unstrain
strive
distortion
puree
relax
strain
reach
sift
pushing
exerting
stretching
testing
overexerting
overtaxing
overworking
taxing
trying
squeezing
wrenching
pulling
tugging
forcing
pressing
aiming
applying
concentrating
endeavouring
grinding
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- straining to hear
- straining to see
- straining under the weight
- straining for effect
- straining a muscle
- straining the evidence
- straining the system
Word family
Usage note
The word 'straining' often implies difficulty or excessive effort. Be mindful of its connotation of struggle when choosing synonyms.
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Example sentences
- I am straining to lift this heavy box.
- She strained her voice by singing for too long.
- The athlete was straining to finish the race.
- He was straining his eyes to see in the dark.
- The farmer was straining to pull out the stubborn weed.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. – Winston Churchill
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. – Steve Jobs
Believe you can and you're halfway there. – Theodore Roosevelt