Draining and Straining

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Draining adjective - Having a debilitating effect.

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Straining and draining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Straining" instead a noun "Draining".

Nearby Words: drain, drained, drainage

Straining noun - An intense or violent exertion.

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Draining and straining are semantically related. You can use "Draining" instead a noun "Straining".

Nearby Words: strain, strained, strainer

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