Stories that strain credulity Crossword Clue

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CREDULITY (noun)
1. tendency to believe readily
STRAIN (noun)
1. an intense or violent exertion
2. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
STRAIN (verb)
1. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
2. test the limits of

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