THESAURUS

Tension Thesaurus

The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

Synonyms for Tension

Depending on context, synonyms include stress, tautness, tensity, tenseness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tenseness, tensity, tautness, stress, tensile, tightness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for tension?

Possible synonyms include stress, tautness, tensity, tenseness.

Can every synonym replace tension?

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Continue With Tension

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