Friction, pull, agitation, antagonism, and antipathy are all synonyms for tension. Slackness and looseness are antonyms of tension. And here are 52 another word for tension.
1. tautness
2. stress
3. unease
The noun "tension" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4 letters, 1 synonym with 5 letters, 6 synonyms with 6 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 8 synonyms with 8 letters, 8 synonyms with 9 letters, 6 synonyms with 10 letters, 5 synonyms with 11 letters, 4 synonyms with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 16 letters, 1 synonym with 17 letters, 1 synonym with 21 letters, 1 synonym with 24 letters, and 1 synonym with 25 letters, for a total of 48 synonyms for tension.
The tension was almost unbearable.
Tension grew as night fell.
Their argument caused noticeable tension.
Tension filled the quiet room.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Indispensable | Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential | Essential, crucial |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Instruction | Confusion, misguidance | Order, command |
| Irresponsible | Responsible, sensible, serious | Reckless, rash |
| Champion | Opponent, critic | Winner, title-holder |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Composition | Disorganization, disarray | Make-up, constitution |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Considerate | Thoughtless, selfish | Attentive, thoughtful |
| Degradation | Improvement, upliftment | Humiliation, shame |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Insignificant | Significant, important, meaningful | Unimportant, of minor importance |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Passion | Apathy, calm, calmness | Affection, anger |
| Division | Unity, integration | Dividing, dividing up |
| Inclusion | Exclusion, omission | Incorporation, addition |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Institution | Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending | Organization, establishment |
| Manipulation | Honesty, transparency | Maneuvering, handling |
| Dimension | Flatness, monodimensionality | Proportions, measurements |
| Imagination | Reality, fact | Imaginative faculty, creative power |
| Opposition | Support, agreement | Resistance, hostility |
| Affection | Indifference, hostility | Fondness, love |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Conviction | Uncertainty, doubt | Belief, opinion |
| Expansion | Summary, abridgement | Growth, increase in size |
| Correlation | Disconnection, divergence | Connection, association |
| Pioneer | Follower, imitator | Settler, colonist |
| In fashion | Out of style, outdated | Fashionable, in vogue |
| Fashion | Disorganization, neglect | Vogue, trend |
| Illusion | Reality, truth | Mirage, hallucination |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Nonsense | Sense, meaning | Balderdash, gibberish |
| Operation | Inactivity, idleness | Functioning, working |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Section | Whole, entirety | Segment, part |
| Considerable | Paltry, minor | Sizeable, substantial |
| Disruption | Stability, continuity | Disturbance, disordering |
| Disposition | Indifference, apathy | Temperament, nature |
| Variation | Constant, uniformity, standardization | Difference, dissimilarity |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Junction | Separation, division | Join, joint |
| Reaction | Inaction, indifference | Response, answer |
| Celebration | Mourning, lamentation | Jollification, merrymaking |
| In addition | In contrast, excluding | Additionally, as well |
| Addition | Subtraction, removal | Inclusion, adding |
| Recommendation | Advisory, disapproval | Advice, counsel |
| Association | Disassociation, separation | Alliance, consortium |
| Lotion | Dryness, astringent | Ointment, cream |
| Ion | Neutral atom, uncharged particle | Charged particle, atom |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Depression | Cheerfulness, boom | Melancholy, misery |
| Revolution | Stagnation, stability | Rebellion, revolt |