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TENTERHOOKS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word tenterhooks. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For TENTERHOOKS

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calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

comfortable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)

• free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind

adjective satellite

• having a wide margin

• sufficient to provide comfort

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

composed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

relaxed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• without strain or anxiety

secure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

tranquil
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

unconcerned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in interest or care or feeling

adjective satellite

• easy in mind; not worried

• not occupied or engaged with

untroubled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

adjective satellite

• free from turmoil or worries

unworried
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free of trouble and worry and care

Alternatives for CALM

Alternatives for COMFORTABLE

Alternatives for COMPOSED

Alternatives for RELAXED

Alternatives for SECURE

Alternatives for TRANQUIL

Alternatives for UNCONCERNED

Alternatives for UNTROUBLED

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