strain

As nouns the difference between descent and strain

is that descent is an instance of descending while strain is treasure.

As a verb strain is

to hold tightly, to clasp.

In transitive terms the difference between strain and anguish

is that strain is to separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander while anguish is to cause to suffer pain.

In intransitive terms the difference between strain and anguish

is that strain is to percolate; to be filtered while anguish is to suffer pain.

As nouns the difference between strain and anguish

is that strain is treasure while anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

As verbs the difference between strain and anguish

is that strain is to hold tightly, to clasp while anguish is to suffer pain.

Strain is a related term of want.

As a noun strain

is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain

is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

As a proper noun want is

a personification of want.

As nouns the difference between strain and difficulty

is that strain is treasure while difficulty is the state of being difficult, or hard to do.

As a verb strain

is to hold tightly, to clasp.

Concern is a related term of strain.

As nouns the difference between concern and strain

is that concern is that which affects one's welfare or happiness while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As verbs the difference between concern and strain

is that concern is (label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to while strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Press is a related term of strain.

In lang=en terms the difference between press and strain

is that press is to lay stress upon, emphasize while strain is to percolate; to be filtered.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between press and strain

is that press is (obsolete) to print while strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

As nouns the difference between press and strain

is that press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As verbs the difference between press and strain

is that press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight while strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Generation is a synonym of strain.

As nouns the difference between generation and strain

is that generation is generation (act of generating) while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain is

(obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Exigency is a related term of strain.

As nouns the difference between exigency and strain

is that exigency is the demands or requirements of a situation (usually plural ) while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain is

(obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Derivation is a related term of strain.

As nouns the difference between derivation and strain

is that derivation is diversion while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain is

(obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Energy is a related term of strain.

As nouns the difference between energy and strain

is that energy is the impetus behind all motion and all activity while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain is

(obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.