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tension

[ten-shuhn] / ˈtɛn ʃən /
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

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