exerted
Brought to bear
Exerted is the past tense of exert, which means to apply force, effort, or influence toward some end.
Physical exertion involves using bodily strength: She exerted herself climbing the steep trail.
More abstractly, one can exert pressure, authority, or control over situations or people: The government exerted its influence to shape the outcome.
When you exert yourself, you make a significant effort, often to the point of strain or fatigue.
Force upon contact
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- thrustForceful forward motion
- pushForce something away
- pullForce toward oneself
power · strength · influence · compulsion · coercion · weight · impact · might
Purposeful sustained attempt
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
push · work · diligence · perseverance · application · commitment · dedication · intensity
pressure
Force upon contact
pull · power · strength · influence · compulsion · coercion · weight · impact · might · muscle
endeavor
Purposeful sustained attempt
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
struggle · push · work · diligence · perseverance · application · commitment · dedication · intensity · drive
tension
Stretched or strained state
exhaustion · burnout · overload · wearing · taxing · draining · demanding · strenuous · grueling · arduous
sweating
Moisture through pores
- perspirationFluid from exertion
- breathlessnessDifficulty drawing air
- pantingRapid labored breathing
muscle · cardio · workout · training · athletics · fitness · endurance · stamina · running · lifting
exertedwithheld
Kept from giving
restrained · suppressed · concealed · held back · repressed
- physical exertionBodily labor or strain