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TENSEST

(adj., noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Tensest.

Tensest - as an adjective

In or of a state of physical or nervous tension

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
relaxed15

Pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lax10

Taut or rigid; stretched tight

Example: "Tense piano strings"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lax10

Tensest - as a verb

Become stretched or tense or taut

Example: "The bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain6

Increase the tension on

Example: "Alternately relax and tense your calf muscle"

Become tense, nervous, or uneasy

Example: "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tense up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
relax12

Cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

Example: "He got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain6tense up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
relax12

Example Sentences

"It was the tensest moment of the game."
"The atmosphere in the room was the tensest I had ever experienced."
"Her face grew tensest when she heard the news."
"The tensest part of the story was yet to come."
"I tried to relax my tensest muscles as I prepared for the competition."
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Word Game Points

Is TENSEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tensest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TENSEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TENSEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tensest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TENSEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is TENSEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tensest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TENSEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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