tension - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the action of stretching something tight

Synonyms

• tension

More generic

• stretching

Noun

(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body

Synonyms

• tension

More generic

• stress

Noun

feelings of hostility that are not manifest

Synonyms

• latent hostility
• tension

More generic

• antagonism
• enmity
• hostility

Noun

a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)

Synonyms

• tension

More generic

• balance

Noun

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Synonyms

• stress
• tenseness
• tension

More generic

• mental strain
• nervous strain
• strain

More specific

• breaking point
• yips

Noun

the physical condition of being stretched or strained

Synonyms

• tautness
• tenseness
• tension
• tensity

More generic

• condition
• status

More specific

• tone
• tonicity
• tonus

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