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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
Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports of steel and aluminium have taken effect in a move that will likely escalate tensions with some of America's largest trading partners.
All roads lead to 2 April and the announcement on "reciprocal tariffs", and for now these tensions do not appear to be heading for a truce, ceasefire or pause.
The trade war tensions have rattled markets and raised fears of economic turbulence.
“I cannot lie to myself because that brings me tension not to move forward.”
India announced they would not travel to Pakistan in December because of long-standing political tensions between the two nations.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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