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be tense

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Synonyms for be tense

verb boil, smolder
  • bubble
  • burn
  • churn
  • ferment
  • rage
  • seethe
  • stew
  • stir
  • warm
  • cook
  • effervesce
  • fizz
  • fret
  • fricassee
  • fume
  • parboil
  • smart
  • sparkle
  • be agitated
  • be angry
  • be tense
  • be uptight

Antonyms for be tense

  • be happy
  • cool
  • soothe
  • freeze
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More words related to be tense

simmer

verb. boil, smolder
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