Thesaurus / strains
FEEDBACKsynonyms for strains
synonyms for strains
- streak
- style
- tone
- shade
- trace
- vein
- trait
- mind
- temper
- suspicion
- manner
- way
- touch
- humor
- tinge
- spirit
- tendency
- soupçon
- tighten
- injure
- tear
- twist
- sprain
- weaken
- distend
- pull
- task
- tire
- extend
- exert
- tax
- drive
- distort
- overwork
- tauten
- fatigue
- wrench
- push
- constrict
- rack
- overexert
- overtax
- draw tight
- push to the limit
- try
- plug
- moil
- exert
- toll
- labor
- sweat
- grind
- push
- endeavor
- strive
- hammer
- hustle
- struggle
- bear down
- go all out
- go for broke
- peg away
antonyms for strains
MOST RELEVANT
- rest
- idle
- concentrate
- discourage
- unburden
- shrink
- contract
- fix
- soothe
- placate
- calm
- laze
- compress
- repress
- dissuade
- release
- refresh
- energize
- mend
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The strains of the syren at last woke her uncle, and brought back Miss Hood, who suggested that it was late.
THE PIT TOWN CORONET, VOLUME I (OF 3)CHARLES JAMES WILLSIn Manila particularly, amidst the pealing of bells and strains of music, unfeigned enthusiasm and joy were everywhere evident.
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDSJOHN FOREMANShe played very well, keeping excellent waltz time and infusing an expression into the strains which was indeed inspiring.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPINThere was a band playing down at Klein's hotel, and the strains reached them faintly, tempered by the distance.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPINAt this moment the strains of Arditi's immortal waltz, "Il Bacio," resounded through the place.
THE PIT TOWN CORONET, VOLUME I (OF 3)CHARLES JAMES WILLSAs I don't drink the waters I do not rise early, and am usually awakened by the strains of the orchestra.
MUSIC-STUDY IN GERMANYAMY FAYFrom the drawing-room, whither the ladies had retired after dinner, sounded the far-away strains of a piano.
UNCANNY TALESVARIOUSAlmost instantly the birds of the forest darted hither and thither, caroling forth in gladsome strains.
THE FIFTH STRING JOHN PHILIP SOUSASome leap to the strains with unapt foot, and make a halting figure in the universal dance.
THE POCKET R.L.S.ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSONThe poet's lyre has not many strings, and the strains of sadness, of pensive melancholy, are almost absent.
FRDRIC MISTRALCHARLES ALFRED DOWNER