tension: meaning and words from its letters
7 letters · 7 letter points · starts with T · ends with N
Meaning of tension
noun
- countable, uncountable
The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
Example: My tensions with Eric over his alleged past actions have been fully resolved.
- countable, uncountable
A psychological state of being tense.
- countable, uncountable
A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
- countable, uncountable
The state of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
Listed forms: tensions.
Source: Wiktionary — tension.
verb
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
Example: We tensioned the cable until it snapped.
Listed forms: tensions, tensioning, tensioned.
Source: Wiktionary — tension.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for tension.
noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
noun
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
noun
feelings of hostility that are not manifest
- latent hostility
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is tension in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of tension
T(1) + E(1) + N(1) + S(1) + I(1) + O(1) + N(1) = 7 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of tension
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from tension
92 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in tension. Showing up to 24, longest first.