put in traction

VERB

stress

Synonyms

STRONG

afflict burden crunch distend force fret hassle overdo overextend pull spring strain stretch tense traumatize worry

WEAK

put on trial tense up

Antonyms

STRONG

aid calm comfort compress concentrate help placate soothe

WEAK

attenuate reduce relax

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His left leg was put in traction to keep the knee immobilized, and he was soon responding to injections of penicillin and erythromycin.*

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put in traction

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