Frolic and Strain

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Frolic verb - To engage in activity for amusement.

Usage example: he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week

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Strain is an antonym for frolic.

Nearby Word: frolicsome

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

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Frolic is an antonym for strain.

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

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Strain and Frolic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/frolic/strain

Frolic & Strain. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/frolic/strain>.

Strain or Frolic. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/frolic/strain.

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