Strain

Synonyms of strain

• stress
• tension
• pressure

Antonyms of strain

• comfort
• relaxation
• ease

Collocations of strain

mental strain

Frequency: 80 %

The constant pressure at work caused him great mental strain.

physical strain

Frequency: 75 %

After running a marathon, she felt the physical strain on her body.

emotional strain

Frequency: 70 %

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can cause intense emotional strain.

stressful strain

Frequency: 65 %

Moving to a new city can be a stressful strain on a person.

financial strain

Frequency: 60 %

Losing his job put a significant financial strain on the family.

Idiomatic Expressions for strain

• Phrase: to feel the strain
  Meaning: to feel the effects of pressure or stress
  Usage: After working long hours, he began to feel the strain on his health.