511 Synonyms for Strain: tension, twist

strain (511 synonym found)

Strain has 511 synonyms. The top synonyms for strain are tension, twist, refrain, slant, pull, warp, stripe, verse and 503 more. Another word for strain is tension. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for strain?

A common synonym for strain is tension. Other synonyms include twist, refrain, slant, pull.

How many synonyms does strain have?

Strain has 511 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does strain mean?

(n): Treasure; the blood-vessel in the yolk of an egg Example: "they say this year's flu virus is a particularly virulent strain." (v): to exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch to

Definition of strain:

(n) : Treasure; the blood-vessel in the yolk of an egg

"they say this year's flu virus is a particularly virulent strain."

(v) : to exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch too far; to apply a force or forces to

"sitting in back, I strained to hear the speaker."

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