tense

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of tense

to draw tight

he tensed his muscles and attempted to lift the heavy appliance onto the truck

Synonyms of tense

strain, stretch, tauten, tighten

Words Related to tense

elongate, extend, lengthen

Near Antonyms of tense

ease, relax

Antonyms of tense

loosen, slack, slacken