Synonyms for Tense

Verb Another word for tense — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tense means anxious or nervous, or it can refer to a verb form that shows the time of an action or event.

Synonyms & similar words

unstrain tenseup relax relaxed strain lax anxious nervous edgy uptight apprehensive jittery restless uneasy worried stressed strained taut rigid stiff hard firm contracted concentrated tight

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