Straining Synonyms and Antonyms

Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
(Verb)
Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
(Verb)
Alter the shape of (something) by stress
(Verb)
Become stretched or tense or taut
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tensing
The act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
(Noun)
An intense or violent exertion
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. strain
Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; ; ; - F.D.Roosevelt
(Adjective)