Synonyms for tension
Definitions
- n. 1
The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
My tensions with Eric over his alleged past actions have been fully resolved.
- n. 2
A psychological state of being tense.
- n. 3
A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- tensions → tensities, tensenesses, tautnesses, stresses…
Example sentences
- stress William taught Sandra to scream to relieve stress.
- strain Tom has been under a great deal of strain lately.
- tightness I felt an uncomfortable tightness in my chest.
By length
- 4 letters
- tone1
- 5 letters
- force1, rigor2
- 6 letters
- stress1, strain1, rigour
- 7 letters
- stretch1, tensity
- 8 letters
- tautness
- 9 letters
- straining2, stiffness2, tightness2, tenseness
- 10 letters
- stretching2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rigor2 = 2 syllables).