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tension
noun as in tightness
Strong matches
balance, constriction, force, rigidity, stiffness, straining, stretching, tautness, tenseness, tensity
Weak match
noun as in mental stress
Strongest matches
anxiety, apprehension, concern, discomfort, hostility, jitters, nervousness, pressure, strain, suspense, unease, worry
Strong matches
agitation, brunt, disquiet, edginess, jumps, nerves, restlessness, shakes, uneasiness, worriment
Weak matches
ants in pants, antsiness, bad feeling, nail-biting, pins and needles
Example Sentences
Ahead of the meeting in Washington on Monday, a run-in between jets from the Chinese and Australian militaries served as a reminder of tensions in the region.
The complaint marks the latest point of tension between Southern California workers and their employers in the lead-up to the L.A.
In Denmark tensions have also run high after a string of mysterious sightings at airports and military installations around the country.
Talks between the two could defuse tensions before the current U.S.-China trade truce expires on Nov. 10.
At its core, the deal is believed to be about countering China's growing presence in the Indo-Pacific region, and its role in rising tensions in disputed territories such as the South China Sea.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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