strapazieren

Definitions of strapazieren
  1. verb
    strain excessively
    synonyms: überbeanspruchen, überfordern
  2. verb
    test the limits of
    synonyms: überbeanspruchen
  3. verb
    use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
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    types:
    überbeanspruchen, überfordern
    strain excessively
    type of:
    anbringen, anfangen, anwenden, bedienen, benutzen, benützen, brauchen, einsetzen, gebrauchen, implementieren, nehmen, verwenden, verwerten, zeigen
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  4. verb
    to exert much effort or energy
    synonyms: streben, trachten
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    types:
    übernehmen
    strain to the utmost
    überanstrengen
    strain oneself more than is healthy
    type of:
    fordern
    strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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