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exertion
[ ig-zur-shuhn ]
/ ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /
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noun
vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion.
an effort: a great exertion to help others.
exercise, as of power or faculties.
an instance of this.
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synonym study for exertion
1. See effort.
OTHER WORDS FROM exertion
non·ex·er·tion, nounself-ex·er·tion, nounsu·per·ex·er·tion, nounWords nearby exertion
exergaming, exergonic, exergue, exert, exertainment, exertion, exert oneself, Exeter, exeunt, exeunt omnes, ex facie
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