Mental strain
Mental strain noun - (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress.
Usage example: the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him
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Synonyms for Mental strain
Nervous strain is a synonym for mental strain. In some cases you can use "Nervous strain" instead a noun phrase "Mental strain".
Nervous strain
Nervous strain noun - (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress.
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Synonyms for Nervous strain
Mental strain is a synonym for nervous strain. You can use "Mental strain" instead a noun phrase "Nervous strain".
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