tension vs stress

stress vs tension

tension and stress both are nouns.

tension is not a verb while stress is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tension	Yes	No	No	No
stress	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, stress is a hypernym of tension; that is, stress is a word with a broader meaning than tension:

tension: (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
stress: (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body

As nouns, tension and stress are synonyms defined as:

tension and stress: (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Other synonyms of tension include tenseness.

tension (noun)	stress (noun)
the action of stretching something tight	the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body	(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
feelings of hostility that are not manifest	(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
the physical condition of being stretched or strained	difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)	special emphasis attached to something
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

tension (verb)	stress (verb)
	to suffer from stress
	to stress, single out as important
	put stress on; utter with an accent
	test the limits of

Difference between tension and stress

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