Tension synonyms

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.

Another word for tension

1. tautness

Pull, rigidity, strain, straining, stress, stretching, tautness, tenseness, tightness, traction, and tensity are all synonyms for tension.

2. stress

Agitation, anticipation, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, butterflies (in one's stomach), collywobbles, edginess, excitement, jim-jams, jitteriness, jumpiness, mental/emotional strain, nerves, nervousness, pressure, restlessness, stress, suspense, the (screaming) abdabs/habdabs, the heebie-jeebies, the jitters, the jumps, the shakes, the willies, the yips, twitchiness, uncertainty, worry, and joe blakes are all another word for tension.

3. unease

Antagonism, antipathy, friction, hostility, ill feeling, strain, strained relations, unease, and enmity are all synonyms for tension.

Tension synonym statistics

Tension synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4, 5, 17, 21, 24, and 25 letters and 6 synonyms with 6, and 10 letters. 3 synonyms with 7 letters and 8 synonyms with 8, and 9 letters.

5 synonyms with 11 letters and 4 synonyms with 12 letters. 2 synonyms with 16 letters. For a total of 48 another word for tension.

Tension sentences

The tension was almost unbearable.

Tension grew as night fell.

Their argument caused noticeable tension.

Tension filled the quiet room.

Related Words for tension

  1. Proliferation
    • Synonyms: Expansion, growth
    • Opposites: reduction, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Companion
    • Synonyms: associate, partner
    • Opposites: enemy, stranger
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Session
    • Synonyms: meeting, sitting
    • Opposites: interruption, break
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Irrational
    • Synonyms: unreasonable, illogical
    • Opposites: rational, logical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Aspiration
    • Synonyms: desire, hope
    • Opposites: apathy, indifference
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Aforementioned
    • Synonyms: Previously mentioned, above-mentioned
    • Opposites: subsequent, following
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress
    • Opposites: regression, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Prediction
    • Synonyms: forecast, prophecy
    • Opposites: retrospection, recollection
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Region
    • Synonyms: Area, zone
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. In the region of
    • Synonyms: approximately, about
    • Opposites: exactly, precisely
    • Part of speech: preposition
  13. Compensation
    • Synonyms: recompense, repayment
    • Opposites: penalty, deprivation
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Revelation
    • Synonyms: disclosure, surprising fact
    • Opposites: keeping, covering up
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Questionable
    • Synonyms: controversial, contentious
    • Opposites: certain, indisputable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Forgotten
    • Synonyms: unremembered, out of mind
    • Opposites: remembered, memorable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Sensible
    • Synonyms: practical, realistic
    • Opposites: irrational, foolish
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Devotion
    • Synonyms: loyalty, faithfulness
    • Opposites: disloyalty, indifference, hatred
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Offensive
    • Synonyms: insulting, rude
    • Opposites: complimentary, polite
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Exploitation
    • Synonyms: taking advantage, making use
    • Opposites: benevolence, altruism
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Retention
    • Synonyms: Preservation, maintenance
    • Opposites: loss, forgetfulness
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Validation
    • Synonyms: Confirmation, approval
    • Opposites: rejection, disapproval
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Situation
    • Synonyms: circumstances, set of circumstances
    • Opposites: chaos, disorganization
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Portion
    • Synonyms: part, piece
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Formation
    • Synonyms: emergence, coming into being
    • Opposites: destruction, disappearance, dissolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  26. Attraction
    • Synonyms: appeal, attractiveness
    • Opposites: repulsion, aversion
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Indispensable
    • Synonyms: essential, crucial
    • Opposites: dispensable, superfluous, non-essential
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Distinction
    • Synonyms: difference, contrast
    • Opposites: similarity, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  29. Instruction
    • Synonyms: order, command
    • Opposites: confusion, misguidance
    • Part of speech: noun
  30. Irresponsible
    • Synonyms: reckless, rash
    • Opposites: responsible, sensible, serious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Champion
    • Synonyms: winner, title-holder
    • Opposites: opponent, critic
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Inconsistent
    • Synonyms: incompatible with, conflicting with
    • Opposites: consistent, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Composition
    • Synonyms: make-up, constitution
    • Opposites: disorganization, disarray
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Inconsiderate
    • Synonyms: thoughtless, unthinking
    • Opposites: considerate, thoughtful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Considerate
    • Synonyms: attentive, thoughtful
    • Opposites: thoughtless, selfish
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Degradation
    • Synonyms: humiliation, shame
    • Opposites: improvement, upliftment
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Distraction
    • Synonyms: diversion, interruption
    • Opposites: focus, concentration
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Insignificant
    • Synonyms: unimportant, of minor importance
    • Opposites: significant, important, meaningful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. Destination
    • Synonyms: journey's end, end of the line
    • Opposites: origin, starting point
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Passion
    • Synonyms: affection, anger
    • Opposites: apathy, calm, calmness
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Division
    • Synonyms: dividing, dividing up
    • Opposites: unity, integration
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Inclusion
    • Synonyms: incorporation, addition
    • Opposites: exclusion, omission
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Attentive
    • Synonyms: alert, awake
    • Opposites: inattentive, inconsiderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious
    • Opposites: natural, unaffected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. Institution
    • Synonyms: organization, establishment
    • Opposites: dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Manipulation
    • Synonyms: Maneuvering, handling
    • Opposites: honesty, transparency
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Dimension
    • Synonyms: proportions, measurements
    • Opposites: flatness, monodimensionality
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Imagination
    • Synonyms: imaginative faculty, creative power
    • Opposites: reality, fact
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Opposition
    • Synonyms: resistance, hostility
    • Opposites: support, agreement
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Affection
    • Synonyms: fondness, love
    • Opposites: indifference, hostility
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Manifestation
    • Synonyms: Display, expression
    • Opposites: concealment, hiddenness
    • Part of speech: noun
  52. Conviction
    • Synonyms: belief, opinion
    • Opposites: uncertainty, doubt
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Expansion
    • Synonyms: growth, increase in size
    • Opposites: summary, abridgement
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. Correlation
    • Synonyms: connection, association
    • Opposites: disconnection, divergence
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Pioneer
    • Synonyms: settler, colonist
    • Opposites: follower, imitator
    • Part of speech: noun