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tensions

NOUN

tightness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pressure strain stress

STRONG

balance constriction force rigidity stiffness straining stretching tautness tenseness tensity

WEAK

astriction

Antonyms

WEAK

calmness contentedness ease limpness looseness peace relaxation slack

NOUN

mental stress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiety apprehension concern discomfort hostility jitters nervousness pressure strain suspense unease worry

STRONG

agitation brunt disquiet edginess jumps nerves restlessness shakes uneasiness worriment

WEAK

ants in pants antsiness bad feeling nail-biting pins and needles

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmness ease peace

STRONG

calm

WEAK

contentedness limpness looseness relaxation slack

Example Sentences

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In a national address on Sunday aimed at easing tensions, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a raft of new measures to crackdown on illegal migration.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She said she was on the ground to prevent "tensions escalating" and the protests passed without serious incident and "that did not happen by accident".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But two weeks ago, rising tensions prompted the Iranian federation to announce that the team would stay in Tijuana rather than in Tucson, Arizona, as originally planned.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It is also navigating the impact of Middle East tensions from elevated energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Frustration over the lack of progress in housing and employment issues kept tensions high in Durham, with only a spark needed to touch off an explosion.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson