strain#1 (n)
mental strain (n)
nervous strain (n)

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def (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
examples his responsibilities were a constant strain
the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him
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Hypernym nervousness, nerves
Domain of synset - TOPIC psychology, psychological science
Hyponym tension, tenseness, stress
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Member of this domain - TOPIC psychology, psychological science
Hyponym nervousness, nerves
Hypernym tension, tenseness, stress

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