Synonyms for tension

Other words for “tension”, grouped by meaning.

We found 5 synonyms for “tension”. The most common are tenseness, stress, tensity, tautness, latent hostility.

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

Synonymstenseness stress

noun the physical condition of being stretched or strained

Synonymstensity tenseness tautness

noun feelings of hostility that are not manifest

Synonymslatent hostility

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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