Synonyms and Antonyms of strain

synonym (synonym of strain)

  • (noun.state)
    stress
    difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    air, line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, tune
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.state)
    mental strain, nervous strain
    (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress (noun.state)
     
  • (noun.group)
    breed, stock
    a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
     
  • (noun.group)
    form, var., variant
    (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (noun.group)
     
  • (noun.cognition)
    tenor
    the general meaning or substance of an utterance (noun.cognition)
     
  • (noun.act)
    nisus, pains, striving
    an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.act)
    straining
    an intense or violent exertion (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.act)
    song
    the act of singing (noun.act)
     
  • (verb.competition)
    reach, strive
    to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
     
  • (verb.emotion)
    stress, try
    test the limits of (verb.emotion)
     
  • (verb.consumption)
    extend
    use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    sieve, sift
    separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.body)
    tense, tense up
    cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    tense
    become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    filter, filter out, filtrate, separate out
    remove by passing through a filter (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    puree
    rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.change)
    deform, distort
    alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
     

antonym (antonym of strain)

also (also)

  • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb.contact)
    pick over, sieve out
    separate or remove (verb.cognition)
     

hypernym (strain IS A KIND OF .... relation)

  • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (noun.group)
    taxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group
    animal or plant group having natural relations (noun.group)
     
  • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
    deformation
    alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it (noun.event)
     
  • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress (noun.state)
    nerves, nervousness
    an uneasy psychological state (noun.state)
     
  • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
    animal group
    a group of animals (noun.group)
     
  • (noun.group)
    variety
    (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics (noun.group)
     
  • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
    music
    an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner (noun.communication)
     
  • alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
    form, shape
    give shape or form to (verb.change)
     
  • an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
    attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
    earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
     
  • an intense or violent exertion (noun.act)
    effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work (noun.act)
     
  • become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact)
    tighten
    become tight or tighter (verb.change)
     
  • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
    affect
    act physically on; have an effect upon (verb.body)
     
  • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state)
    difficulty
    a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome (noun.state)
     
  • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain (noun.state)
    harm, hurt, injury, trauma
    any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. (noun.state)
     
  • remove by passing through a filter (verb.contact)
    separate, separate
    divide into components or constituents (verb.contact)
     
  • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact)
    rub
    move over something with pressure (verb.contact)
     
  • test the limits of (verb.emotion)
    afflict
    cause great unhappiness for; distress (verb.emotion)
     
  • the act of singing (noun.act)
    vocal music
    music that is vocalized (as contrasted with instrumental music) (noun.act)
     
  • the general meaning or substance of an utterance (noun.cognition)
    meaning, substance
    the idea that is intended (noun.cognition)
     
  • to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
    drive, labor, labour, push, tug
    strive and make an effort to reach a goal (verb.social)
     
  • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption)
    apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb.consumption)
     

hyponym (.... IS A KIND OF strain relation)

  • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
    overstrain
    too much strain (noun.phenomenon)
     
  • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress (noun.state)
    stress, tenseness, tension
    (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (noun.state)
     
  • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
    bloodstock
    thoroughbred horses (collectively) (noun.group)
     
  • (noun.group)
    pedigree
    line of descent of a purebred animal (noun.group)
     
  • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
    fanfare, flourish, tucket
    (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    glissando
    a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    roulade
    (music) an elaborate run of several notes sung to one syllable (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    leitmotif, leitmotiv
    a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas) (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    theme song
    a melody that recurs and comes to represent a musical play or movie (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    signature, signature tune, theme song
    a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    idea, melodic theme, musical theme, theme
    (music) melodic subject of a musical composition (noun.communication)
     
  • (noun.communication)
    part, voice
    the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music (noun.communication)
     
  • alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
    jaundice
    distort adversely (verb.change)
     
  • an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
    jehad, jihad
    a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal (noun.act)
     
  • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
    extend, stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb.body)
     
  • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb.contact)
    rice
    sieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    resift
    sift anew (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    riddle, screen
    separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    fan, winnow
    separate the chaff from by using air currents (verb.contact)
     
  • test the limits of (verb.emotion)
    rack
    stretch to the limits (verb.emotion)
     
  • the act of singing (noun.act)
    carol
    a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.act)
    cradlesong, lullaby
    the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep (noun.act)
     
  • the general meaning or substance of an utterance (noun.cognition)
    drift, purport
    the pervading meaning or tenor (noun.cognition)
     
  • to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
    extend oneself
    strain to the utmost (verb.competition)
     
  • (verb.competition)
    kill oneself, overexert oneself
    strain oneself more than is healthy (verb.competition)
     
  • (verb.social)
    bother, inconvenience oneself, trouble, trouble oneself
    take the trouble to do something; concern oneself (verb.social)
     
  • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption)
    overextend, overstrain
    strain excessively (verb.consumption)
     
  • (verb.consumption)
    task, tax
    use to the limit (verb.consumption)
     

part holonym (PART OF relation)

  • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
    musical phrase, phrase
    a short musical passage (noun.communication)
     

member meronym (HAS MEMBER relation)

  • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
    species
    (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed (noun.group)
     

cause (cause to relations of strain)

  • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
    tense, tense up
    become tense, nervous, or uneasy (verb.body)
     

derivation (.... is derived from strain)

  • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (noun.group)
    variant
    exhibiting variation and change (adj.all)
     
  • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
    strain, tense, tense up
    cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    strain, tense
    become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact)
     
  • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species (noun.group)
    breed, multiply
    have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms) (verb.body)
     
  • (verb.contact)
    breed
    cause to procreate (animals) (verb.contact)
     
  • (verb.possession)
    stock
    supply with livestock (verb.possession)
     
  • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
    melodise, melodize
    supply a melody for (verb.creation)
     
  • (adj.all)
    melodic, melodious, musical
    containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody (adj.all)
     
  • (adj.all)
    melodious, tuneful
    having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune (adj.all)
     
  • alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
    deformation
    alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it (noun.event)
     
  • an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
    endeavor, endeavour, strive
    attempt by employing effort (verb.social)
     
  • (adj.all)
    arduous, straining, strenuous
    taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance (adj.all)
     
  • an intense or violent exertion (noun.act)
    reach, strain, strive
    to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
     
  • (verb.consumption)
    extend, strain
    use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb.consumption)
     
  • (verb.emotion)
    strain, stress, try
    test the limits of (verb.emotion)
     
  • (adj.all)
    strenuous
    characterized by or performed with much energy or force (adj.all)
     
  • become stretched or tense or taut (verb.contact)
    tension
    the action of stretching something tight (noun.act)
     
  • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious (verb.body)
    strain
    (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
     
  • (noun.state)
    tautness, tenseness, tension, tensity
    the physical condition of being stretched or strained (noun.state)
     
  • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain (noun.state)
    deform, distort, strain
    alter the shape of (something) by stress (verb.change)
     
  • remove by passing through a filter (verb.contact)
    filtration
    the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.artifact)
    filter
    device that removes something from whatever passes through it (noun.artifact)
     
  • (noun.artifact)
    strainer
    a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through (noun.artifact)
     
  • (noun.substance)
    filtrate
    the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter (noun.substance)
     
  • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact)
    puree
    food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender (noun.food)
     
  • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements (verb.contact)
    sifting, winnow, winnowing
    the act of separating grain from chaff (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.artifact)
    screen, sieve
    a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles (noun.artifact)
     
  • (noun.artifact)
    sifter
    a household sieve (as for flour) (noun.artifact)
     
  • test the limits of (verb.emotion)
    stressor
    any agent that causes stress to an organism (noun.object)
     
  • (noun.state)
    stress, tenseness, tension
    (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (noun.state)
     
  • (noun.state)
    strain, stress
    difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state)
     
  • the act of singing (noun.act)
    songster
    a person who sings (noun.person)
     
  • (verb.creation)
    sing
    produce tones with the voice (verb.creation)
     
  • to exert much effort or energy (verb.competition)
    strain, straining
    an intense or violent exertion (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.act)
    nisus, pains, strain, striving
    an effortful attempt to attain a goal (noun.act)
     

domain category (strain is domain category of ....)

  • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (noun.group)
    biological science, biology
    the science that studies living organisms (noun.cognition)
     
  • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces (noun.phenomenon)
    natural philosophy, physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions (noun.cognition)
     
  • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress (noun.state)
    psychological science, psychology
    the science of mental life (noun.cognition)
     
  • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender (verb.contact)
    cookery, cooking, preparation
    the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act)
     
synonym antonym also hypernym hyponym part holonym member meronym stress air mental strain nervous strain breed stock loosen up make relaxed relax unlax unstrain unwind pick over sieve out vocal music effort attempt endeavor meaning substance carol cradlesong jehad jihad drift purport musical phrase phrase species
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