endeavoring vs nisus

endeavoring

noun
  • The act by which one endeavors or strives; an attempt. 

nisus

noun
  • A mental or physical effort to attain a specific goal; a striving. 

  • The periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc. 

  • The contraction of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to evacuate faeces or urine. 

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