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Tension or Tention - What's the difference?

tension | tention |

Tention is likely misspelled.


Tention has no English definition.

As a noun tension is

condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

As a verb tension is

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

Tension vs Grievance - What's the difference?

tension | grievance | Related terms |

Tension is a related term of grievance.


As nouns the difference between tension and grievance

is that tension is tension while grievance is (countable) something which causes grief.

Distress vs Tension - What's the difference?

distress | tension | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between distress and tension

is that distress is (Cause of) discomfort while tension is condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

As verbs the difference between distress and tension

is that distress is to cause strain or anxiety to someone while tension is to place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.

Unease vs Tension - What's the difference?

unease | tension | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between unease and tension

is that unease is a feeling of disquiet or concern while tension is condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

As a verb tension is

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

Intensify vs Tension - What's the difference?

intensify | tension |


As a verb intensify

is to render more intense; as, to intensify heat or cold; to intensify colors; to intensify a photographic negative; to intensify animosity.

As a noun tension is

tension.

Worry vs Tension - What's the difference?

worry | tension | Related terms |

Worry is a related term of tension.


As nouns the difference between worry and tension

is that worry is a strong feeling of anxiety while tension is tension.

As a verb worry

is to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

Tension vs Fear - What's the difference?

tension | fear | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between tension and fear

is that tension is condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other while fear is (uncountable: unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger) A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

As verbs the difference between tension and fear

is that tension is to place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on while fear is to cause fear to; to frighten.

As an adjective fear is

able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

Hension vs Tension - What's the difference?

hension | tension |


As a noun tension is

tension.

Foreboding vs Tension - What's the difference?

foreboding | tension | Related terms |

Foreboding is a related term of tension.


As nouns the difference between foreboding and tension

is that foreboding is a sense of evil to come while tension is tension.

As an adjective foreboding

is of ominous significance; serving as an ill omen; foretelling of harm or difficulty.

As a verb foreboding

is .

Tension vs Burden - What's the difference?

tension | burden | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between tension and burden

is that tension is condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other while burden is a heavy load.

As verbs the difference between tension and burden

is that tension is to place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on while burden is to encumber with a burden (in any of the noun senses of the word).

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