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TENSIONS

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Tensions.

Tensions - as a noun

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Example: "He suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stress6tenseness9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental strainnervous strainstrain6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The physical condition of being stretched or strained

Example: "It places great tension on the leg muscles"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tautness8tenseness9tensity10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
condition12status6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)

Example: "There is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"

(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body

Example: "The direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"

Feelings of hostility that are not manifest

Example: "He could sense her latent hostility to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
latent hostility

The action of stretching something tight

Example: "Tension holds the belt in the pulleys"

Tensions - as a verb

To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.

Example: "We tensioned the cable until it snapped."

Example Sentences

"The tensions between the two rival gangs are escalating."
"There were high tensions among the delegates at the peace conference."
"The political tensions in the region have reached a boiling point."
"The tensions between the coach and the team captain are affecting the overall performance."
"The trade tensions between the two countries have led to an increase in tariffs."
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Word Game Points

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

TENSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TENSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tensions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TENSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TENSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tensions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TENSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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