Straining and Soothe

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Straining noun - An intense or violent exertion.

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Soothe is an antonym for straining in topics: stretch, filter, work very hard, cause mental stress.

Nearby Words: strain, strained, strainer

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Straining is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

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