"Strain" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"strain" Definition
- [uncountable, countable] pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it
- [countable, uncountable] mental pressure or worry felt by somebody because they have too much to do or manage; something that causes this pressure
- [uncountable, countable] the pressure that is put on something when a physical force stretches, pushes, or pulls it
- [countable, uncountable] an injury to a part of your body, such as a muscle, that is caused by using it too much or by twisting it
- [countable] a particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria, etc.
- [countable, usually singular] a particular feature of the character of a person or group, or a quality in their manner synonym streak
- [countable, usually plural] (formal) the sound of music being played or sung
"strain" Synonyms & Antonyms
"strain" synonyms:
- injury,
- sprain,
- tension,
- twist,
- stress,
- wrench,
- crick,
- pull,
- rick,
- trauma,
- ache,
- bruise,
- constriction,
- jerk,
- pain,
- pressure,
- stretch,
- turn,
- tear
"strain" antonyms:
- ease,
- effortlessness,
- relaxation,
- aid,
- calmness,
- health,
- help,
- idleness,
- laziness,
- peace,
- relief,
- lack-of-tension,
- comfort,
- benefit,
- happiness,
- calm,
- blessing,
- advantage,
- joy