5
strain(verb, force)
4
tense(verb, force, strain, hunch, jellied)
1
afflict(verb, force, strain)
1
burden(verb, force, strain)
1
crunch(verb, force, strain)
1
deform
1
distend(verb, force, strain)
1
fret(verb, force, strain)
1
hassle(verb, force, strain)
1
overextend(verb, force, strain, hunch, jellied)
1
pull(verb, force, strain)
1
put in traction(verb, expression, idiom, force, strain)
1
put on trial(verb, expression, idiom, force, strain)
1
spring(verb, force, strain)
1
stretch(verb, force, strain)
1
strive
1
traumatize(verb, force, strain)
1
worry(verb, force, strain)
0
crick
0
distort
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