Definition of strained

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Strained (a.) Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched; weakened; as, strained relations between old friends..

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Strain :: Strain (n.) The act of straining, or the state of being strained..
Tensity :: Tensity (n.) The quality or state of being tense, or strained to stiffness; tension; tenseness..
Riotous :: Riotous (a.) Involving, or engaging in, riot; wanton; unrestrained; luxurious..
Chainless :: Chainless (a.) Having no chain; not restrained or fettered.
Strainer :: Strained (a.) Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained..
Reserved :: Reserved (a.) Restrained from freedom in words or actions; backward, or cautious, in communicating one's thoughts and feelings; not free or frank..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages..
Saturnalian :: Saturnalian (a.) Of unrestrained and intemperate jollity; riotously merry; dissolute.
Tyrant :: Tyrant (n.) An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.
Ruly :: Ruly (a.) Orderly; easily restrained; -- opposed to unruly.
Riot :: Riot (n.) Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.
Constrainedly :: Constrainedly (adv.) By constraint or compulsion; in a constrained manner.
Latitudinarian :: Latitudinarian (a.) Not restrained; not confined by precise limits.
Extravagant :: Extravagant (a.) Exceeding due bounds; wild; excessive; unrestrained; as, extravagant acts, wishes, praise, abuse..
Unyoked :: Unyoked (a.) Licentious; unrestrained.
Abandonedly :: Abandonedly (adv.) Unrestrainedly.
Tension :: Tension (a.) The degree of stretching to which a wire, cord, piece of timber, or the like, is strained by drawing it in the direction of its length; strain..
Constrained :: Constrained (imp. & p. p.) of Constrai.
Colature :: Colature (n.) The process of straining; the matter strained; a strainer.
Repose :: Repose (v.) That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose..
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