Words Like EXERTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXERTION.

17 Alternative Words Similar to exertion

1 Effort Noun      Synonym Words Like Effort
2 Travail Noun      Synonym Words Like Travail
3 Sweat Noun      Synonym Words Like Sweat
4 Labor Noun      Synonym Words Like Labor
5 Labour Noun      Synonym Words Like Labour
6 Toil Noun      Synonym Words Like Toil
7 Overexertion Noun      Hyponym Words Like Overexertion
8 Exercising Noun      Hyponym Words Like Exercising
9 Strain Noun      Hyponym Words Like Strain
10 Pull Noun      Hyponym Words Like Pull
11 Exercise Noun      Hyponym Words Like Exercise
12 Difficulty Noun      Hyponym Words Like Difficulty
13 Supererogation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Supererogation
14 Trouble Noun      Hyponym Words Like Trouble
15 Struggle Noun      Hyponym Words Like Struggle
16 Overkill Noun      Hyponym Words Like Overkill
17 Workout Noun      Hyponym Words Like Workout

2 examples of exertion

1 an exertion of strength or power; an exertion of the limbs or of the mind; it is an exertion for him to move, to-day
2 they managed only with great exertion

6 definitions of exertion

1 The act of exerting, or putting into motion or action; the active exercise of any power or faculty; an effort, esp. a laborious or perceptible effort.
2 use of physical or mental energy; hard work
3 The act or an instance of exerting, especially a strenuous effort.
4 The act of exerting; the act of putting into motion or action; effort; a striving: as, an exertion of strength or power; an exertion of the limbs or of the mind.
5 Synonyms Endeavor, attempt, trial.
6 An expenditure of physical or mental effort.
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