Straining

Synonyms of straining

• stretching
• exerting
• overexerting

Antonyms of straining

• relaxing
• easing
• loosening

Collocations of straining

straining muscles

Frequency: 70 %

After straining his muscles at the gym, he could barely move the next day.

straining relationship

Frequency: 60 %

Their constant arguments were straining their relationship.

straining patience

Frequency: 50 %

The long wait at the doctor's office was straining her patience.

straining eyes

Frequency: 45 %

She rubbed her straining eyes after staring at the computer screen for hours.

straining budget

Frequency: 35 %

The unexpected expenses were straining their budget.

Idiomatic Expressions for straining

• Phrase: straining one's eyes
  Meaning: to struggle to see something clearly, usually due to poor lighting or distance
  Usage: I was straining my eyes trying to read the small print on the contract.