Flex and Strain

Flex

Flex verb - Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.
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Synonyms for Flex

Strain and flex are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Flex".

Strain

Strain verb - To injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure.

Flex and strain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flex" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

Common collocations

hand flex hand strain hand
bit flex bit strain bit
eyes flex eyes strain eyes
muscles flex muscles strain muscles
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