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tension vs strain

strain vs tension

tension and strain both are nouns.

tension is not a verb while strain is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tension Yes No No No
strain Yes No Yes No
As nouns, strain is a hypernym of tension; that is, strain is a word with a broader meaning than tension:
  • tension: (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
  • strain: (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
Other hypernyms of tension include mental strain, nervous strain.
tension (noun) strain (noun)
the action of stretching something tight an effortful attempt to attain a goal
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body the act of singing
feelings of hostility that are not manifest an intense or violent exertion
the physical condition of being stretched or strained the general meaning or substance of an utterance
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature) a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
tension (verb) strain (verb)
cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
alter the shape of (something) by stress
to exert much effort or energy
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
remove by passing through a filter
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
become stretched or tense or taut
rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
test the limits of
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