I . v. n.
1.
Strive, labor, toil, endeavor, try, aim, exert one's self, make an effort, do one's best.
2.
Contend, contest, fight, have a contest.
3.
Writhe, be in agony, labor in distress.
II . n.
1.
Labor, endeavor, effort, exertion, pains.
2.
Contest, contention, conflict, strife, fight.
3.
Contortions, agony, distress.