Synonyms

exertion

American

[ig-zur-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /

noun

vigorous action or effort.

physical and mental exertion.

Synonyms:

strain, activity, attempt, struggle, endeavor
an effort.

a great exertion to help others.
exercise, as of power or faculties.
an instance of this.

Related Words

See effort.

Other Word Forms

nonexertion noun
self-exertion noun
superexertion noun

Etymology

Origin of exertion

First recorded in 1660–70; exert + -ion

Example Sentences

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Between the travel and the exertion, I was incredibly fatigued.

From The Wall Street Journal

Obediently, Duane followed, with his heart beating faster, not just from the exertion of climbing the mountain but from the mounting fear inside him.

From Literature

His body stayed warm from the physical exertion but inside, his heart felt chilled.

From Literature

Tiamat panted with exertion, her hot breath withering the leaves around her.

From Literature

His face is bright red from exertion and his shirt is wet with sweat.

From Literature

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