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   Strained definition: affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced. See examples of STRAINED used in a sentence.

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   If someone's appearance, voice, or behaviour is strained, they seem worried and nervous. She looked a little pale and strained. Gil sensed something wrong from her father's strained voice. His laughter seemed a little strained.

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   STRAINED definition: 1. If a relationship is strained, problems are spoiling it: 2. showing that someone is nervous or…. Learn more.

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   MPs and Members of the Lords sit in the two Chambers of Parliament scrutinising the Government and debating legislation. Find Members of Parliament (MPs) by postcode and constituency, and Members of the House of Lords by name and party.

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   A sudden or sharp twist or jerk causing pain or injury to a limb, person, etc.; a sprain, strain. Also in figurative context.

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   The meaning of STRAINED is done or produced with excessive effort. How to use strained in a sentence.

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   What does strained mean?

   • "Sing," said the Bull, as the stiff, muddy ox-bow creaked and strained. Collars or sleeves, pinned over or tightly strained to meet, will entirely mar the effect of the prettiest dress. Strained definition: affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced. See examples of STRAINED used in a sentence.

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   What does strained mean in a relationship?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! STRAINED definition: 1. If a relationship is strained, problems are spoiling it: 2. showing that someone is nervous or…. Learn more.

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   What does a strained person look like?

   • If someone's appearance, voice, or behaviour is strained, they seem worried and nervous. She looked a little pale and strained. Gil sensed something wrong from her father's strained voice. His laughter seemed a little strained. If relations between people are strained, those people do not like or trust each other.

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   Are strained relations with the United States a common cause?

   • Now, sharing strained relations with the United States, the two are increasingly finding a common cause. Winners and losers in our suddenly super-strained food system. His breath became so strained that he was forced to quit his job as a horticulturalist for the parks department.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of STRAINED. 1. : feeling or showing the effect of too much work, use, effort, etc. Her voice sounded strained. a strained face. 2. : not natural and sincere : forced. a strained smile. He made a strained attempt at being polite.