Repose and Strain

Opposite meaning words

Repose noun - Freedom from activity or labor.

Usage example: the doctor ordered a period of repose for the patient recovering from pneumonia

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Strain is an antonym for repose.

Nearby Words: reposing, reposeful, reposed

Strain verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: the whole department is straining to complete the project before the deadline

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Repose is an antonym for strain.

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

final repose

final strain

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