Rack and Strain

Rack

Rack verb - To cause persistent suffering to.
Usage example: the young man was racked with guilt over the lie he had told to his parents

Strain is a synonym for rack. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Rack".

Nearby Words: racked, racking

Strain

Strain verb - To injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure.
Usage example: in order to lift something heavy, squat down and lift with your legs, or you'll strain your back

Rack is a synonym for strain in stretch topic. Sometimes you can use "Rack" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

How words are described

common common rack common strain
massive massive rack massive strain
big big rack big strain
huge huge rack huge strain
Other adjectives: noticeable, new, incredible, neural.

Common collocations

soul rack soul strain soul

Both words in one sentence

  • One-Handed Shotgun Pump It also puts a lot of unnecessary strain on the gun's moving parts, and is unsafe, as a considerable amount of force is required to rack the slide.
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