tension
- noun (n)
Meaning: mental stress
Synonyms:
agitation
antsiness
ants in pants
anxiety
apprehension
bad feeling
brunt
concern
discomfort
disquiet
edginess
hostility
jitters
jumps
nail-biting
nerves
nervousness
pins and needles
pressure
restlessness
shakes
strain
suspense
unease
uneasiness
worriment
worry
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