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be tense

VERB
simmer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bubble burn churn ferment rage seethe stew stir warm
STRONG
cook effervesce fizz fret fricassee fume parboil smart sparkle
WEAK
be agitated be angry be uptight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be happy cool
STRONG
soothe
WEAK
freeze

Example Sentences

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Yet beneath these positive election results, the mood can be tense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Discussions could be tense and often lasted for weeks.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

Crime victims in Michigan have a right to speak in court, and the final hearing Friday in suburban Detroit is likely to be tense and emotional.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

It is set to be tense and terrific - with plenty of twists and drama!

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

I’ll go ahead and tell you that things will probably be tense for a little while, but I do think we’ll eventually get back to seminormal functioning.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone