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tension vs enmity

enmity vs tension

tension and enmity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tension Yes No No No
enmity Yes No No No
As nouns, enmity is a hypernym of tension; that is, enmity is a word with a broader meaning than tension:
  • tension: feelings of hostility that are not manifest
  • enmity: a state of deep-seated ill-will
Other hypernyms of tension include antagonism, hostility.
tension (noun) enmity (noun)
the action of stretching something tight the feeling of a hostile person
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body a state of deep-seated ill-will
feelings of hostility that are not manifest
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Difference between tension and enmity

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