TENSE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tense. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TENSE
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| strain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain • the general meaning or substance of an utterance • an effortful attempt to attain a goal • an intense or violent exertion • the act of singing verb • to exert much effort or energy • test the limits of • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious • become stretched or tense or taut • remove by passing through a filter • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||||
| stressed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • bearing a stress or accent adjective satellite • suffering severe physical strain or distress | ||||||||
| unrelaxed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • nor relaxed | ||||||||
| tense up | verbv | |||||||
verb • become tense, nervous, or uneasy • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious | ||||||||
