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Meaning of strains
The primary meaning of the word "strains" refers to a force that pulls or stretches something, or a feeling of anxiety or tension.
Etymology of strains
The word "strains" comes from the Old French word "estrain", which is derived from the Latin word "stringere", meaning "to draw tight" or "to stretch"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical forces, as well as emotional or mental tensions
Synonyms
tensions
pressures
stresses
efforts
exertions
pressures
forces
pulls
tugs
stretches
pressures
anxieties
worries
concerns
troubles
difficulties
hardships
struggles
squeezes
compressions
constrictions
tightenings
narrowings
restrictions
limitations
constraints
burdens
weights
loads
drags
draws
hauls
heaves
lifts
pulls
tugs
yanks
Definitions
- A force that pulls or stretches something
- * A feeling of anxiety or tension
- * A part of a piece of music, especially one that is repeated
- * A breed or type of animal or plant
Usage Examples
- The new employee felt strains of anxiety on his first day of work
- * The athlete suffered from strains in his muscles after the intense workout
- * The music composition featured multiple strains that repeated throughout the piece
Antonyms
relaxations
calms
easings
loosening
reductions
decreases
alleviations
mitigations
moderations
softenings
calmings
sootheings
comfortings
reassurances
securities
stabilities
steadiness
firmness
solidity
tranquilities
serenities
peacefulness