Strain and Stiffen

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

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

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

Stiffen verb - To make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe.

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Strain and stiffen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Stiffen".

Nearby Words: stiff, stiffness, stiffly, stiffening

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