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Strain

/streɪn/
Intense effort or pressure that causes discomfort or stress on physical or mental aspects.

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Examples:

Their relationship was under a lot of strain.Lifting heavy boxes can strain your back.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating in the Middle English strene, from Old French estrein, derived from Latin stringere, meaning to bind tight or compress.

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