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tensions

The word “tensions” has 2 syllables: ten-sions

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛn.ʃənz/

What is synonym and antonym for tensions?

In the thesaurus, “tensions” has 24 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tensions along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tensions

  • aggravations
  • angers
  • annoyances
  • anxieties
  • attaches
  • binds
  • concerns
  • constrains
  • exasperations
  • fastens
  • irritations
  • loads
  • persecutions
  • pressures
  • restrains
  • strains
  • stresses
  • stretches
  • tenses
  • ties
  • tightens
  • troubles
  • weights
  • worries

Antonyms for tensions

  • comforts
  • consolations
  • detaches
  • eases
  • frees
  • loosens
  • relaxes
  • slackens
  • slacks
  • unbinds
  • undoes
  • unfastens
  • unties

Meanings of tensions

  • noun
    1. The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
    2. Psychological state of being tense.
    3. A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
    4. State of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
    5. Force transmitted through a rope, string, cable, or similar object (used with prepositions on, in, or of, e.g., "The tension in the cable is 1000 N", to convey that the same magnitude of force applies to objects attached to both ends).
    6. Voltage. Usually only the terms low tension, high tension, and extra-high tension, and the abbreviations LT, HT, and EHT are used. They are not precisely defined; LT is normally a few volts, HT a few hundreds of volts, and EHT thousands of volts.
  • verb
    1. To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.

Example Sentences

  • Political tensions between the two countries are rising.
  • The meeting room was filled with unspoken tensions.
  • Cultural tensions often arise in diverse communities.
  • They tried to ease the tensions with open communication.
  • Economic tensions have affected global trade patterns.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tensions, such as: aggravations, angers, annoyances, anxieties, attaches, binds, comforts.

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