Synonyms of tenses

tenses

verb

present tense third-person singular of tense

as in tightens

to draw tight

he tensed his muscles and attempted to lift the heavy appliance onto the truck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tightens
• stretches
• tautens
• strains
• elongates
• lengthens
• constricts
• extends
• cinches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slacks
• loosens
• slackens
• relaxes
• eases