Straining Synonyms and Antonyms

Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sifting
  2. screening
  3. wrenching
  4. tightening
  5. stretching
  6. filtering
  7. spraining
  8. purifying
  9. separating
  10. percolating
  11. overworking
  12. defecating
  13. refining
Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. extending
  2. racking
Antonyms:
  1. concentrating
  2. compressing
Alter the shape of (something) by stress
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. distorting
  2. spraining
  3. deforming
  4. twisting
Antonyms:
  1. lazing
  2. resting
  3. idling
Become stretched or tense or taut
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tensing
Test the limits of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. trying
  2. reaching
  3. stressing
  4. laboring
  5. endeavoring
  6. striving
Antonyms:
  1. relaxing
  2. placating
  3. soothing
  4. calming
The act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. distortion
  2. overrefinement
  3. torture
  4. twisting
An intense or violent exertion
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. strain
Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; ; ; - F.D.Roosevelt
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. arduous
  2. strenuous

Straining Sentence Examples

  • She waited breathlessly, straining to hear the least noise.

  • She stopped, straining to hear the conversation.

  • Straining Actions.

  • She glanced down at the straining bodice and made a face.

  • She wore a camisole and shorts, her large breasts straining at the thin fabric between them.

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